Pediatric & Bilingual Speech Therapy Services
Research-backed care
Care That Meets Your Family Where You Are
No two kids are the same, so no two therapy plans should be either. We start by truly understanding your child; how they communicate, what lights them up, and where they're getting stuck, then build a plan that fits.
And because we're bilingual, we support your child across both languages, never asking you to choose one over the other.
Why We Treat Speech and Reading as One
The Same Skills, From First Words to First Books
Speech, language, and reading run on the same wiring; the ability to hear, separate, and play with sounds is what lets a child both say words clearly and sound them out on a page. Children with speech sound differences are more likely to find reading hard, which is exactly why we offer literacy intervention right alongside speech therapy. One trusted team, one connected plan, from first words all the way to first books.
The Desert Lily Difference
You could find a speech therapist anywhere. What you'll find here is a bilingual clinician who stays current with the research, treats your culture and languages as strengths, and partners with you like family. We don't just work on sounds, we build confident communicators, and we keep you in the loop the whole way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child actually needs speech therapy?
If you're asking the question, it's worth getting an answer. Trust your gut, you know your child better than anyone. Common signs include being hard to understand for their age, saying far fewer words than peers, frustration when trying to communicate, or sounds that just aren't developing. An evaluation gives you a clear answer either way, so you can stop wondering.
At what age should my child be talking, and how many words is "enough"?
Every child is a little different, but there are general milestones: first words around their first birthday, and by age two, many children have at least 50 words and are starting to put two together ("more milk," "mama go"). If your child is well behind these markers — or you simply have a gut feeling — it's worth a conversation. Earlier support is always easier than waiting.
My child is bilingual — will speech therapy confuse them? Should we just speak one language?
This is one of the biggest myths we hear, so let's put it to rest: raising your child in two languages does not cause speech or language delays, and it won't confuse them. The research is clear on this. In fact, keeping both languages strong is one of the best things you can do. And if there is a true speech or language difficulty, it shows up in both languages — which is exactly why a bilingual evaluation matters.
My child can't say their R's yet — that almost "Boston accent" sound. Is that a problem?
The R sound is one of the very last to develop, and many kids aren't fully there until around age six, so a young child still working on it can be completely typical. That said, if the pattern is sticking around, affecting how well your child is understood, or bothering them socially, an evaluation can tell you whether it's worth targeting now. It's one of the most common — and most treatable — things we work on.
If my child only speaks English, can they get therapy here?
Yes, absolutely. Being a bilingual clinic simply means we're equipped to support families in more than one language — it doesn't mean your child needs to be bilingual. English-only kiddos are just as welcome, and they get the same warm, research-backed care.
Do you offer telehealth, and which areas do you serve?
Yes! We serve families in Sahuarita and Green Valley in person, and offer telehealth to families across Arizona — including Tucson, Rio Rico, and Nogales.
