Child Playing with Speechie Auntie Speech and Feeding Therapy

SPEECH, LANGUAGE, & FEEDING THERAPY FOR CHILDREN IN LEANDER, TX

Services are provided in your home as well as at your child's daycare or school. We also offer teletherapy services for all residents of Texas. We provide therapy in English or Bengali.

Speech Auntie a private speech therapy practice in Leander, TX

Welcome to SPEECHIE AUNTIE

Speechie Auntie is a private speech therapy practice based in Leander, TX serving children throughout Williamson and Travis counties between the ages of 1 and 7 years. The driving force behind the company is Sonia Rita Chowdhury Lopez, a speech-language pathologist with a strong commitment to providing ethical and personalized pediatric speech and feeding therapy. At Speechie Auntie, our sessions are both research-based and playful. We work hard to establish trusting bonds with families and devote our time to teaching caregivers new strategies for directing their child’s communication development. Our mission is to help your child acquire the necessary communication and feeding skills for a happy and fulfilling life, all the while honoring your family’s culture and values.

Unlock The Potential, Unlock The Possibilities

Happy clapping child Speech Therapy at Speechie Auntie

Therapy for Communication Delays & Disorders

Speech • Language Delays & Disorders • Late Talkers • Early Intervention • Developmental Delays • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) • Autism

At Speechie Auntie, speech therapy focuses on developing speech and language skills in an enjoyable way. Our approach is play-based (you won’t observe me doing drills at a table). This approach keeps your child motivated and engaged in the learning process. Speech therapy focuses on but not limited to:

  • Producing speech sounds and words accurately to improve speech clarity

  • Expressing needs, wants, feelings, thoughts, and ideas

  • Answering and asking questions

  • Following Directions

Our responsive approach to speech therapy blends fun activities with research-based therapy techniques. As a result, your child will feel less frustrated, participate in more social situations, and gain confidence which will make everyday routines more enjoyable for the whole family.

Feeding therapy for kids in Leander, TX

Feeding Therapy for Picky Eaters

Developmental Delays • Sensory Aversions • Limited Food Inventory • Autism

At Speechie Auntie, feeding therapy aims to transform mealtimes for picky eaters into enjoyable family experiences. Our approach is individualized and guided by the foods and traditions that are important to your family. Feeding therapy focuses on:

  • Accepting New Foods: Your child will go from resistance to tolerance because we make trying new foods enjoyable and less stressful.

  • Increasing Food Variety: Your child will enjoy a wider range of food because we identify key food types to concentrate on to meet their nutritional needs.

Our responsive approach to feeding therapy blends fun activities with research-based therapy techniques. As a result, your child will safely manage more food textures and feel less anxious at mealtimes which will make mealtimes more enjoyable for the whole family.

Parent coaching is a part of my overall therapy approach. I also offer dedicated parent coaching sessions where we meet one-on-one to answer your questions, provide support and education, and offer any additional guidance you may need.

Meet Your Speech Therapist

speech therapist Sonia Rita Chowdhury Lopez

Sonia Rita Chowdhury Lopez, M.S., CCC-SLP

Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist

Sonia Rita Chowdhury Lopez is a pediatric speech therapist based in Leander, TX with a passion for working with children of all skill levels. After earning her master’s degree from the esteemed Columbia University, Teachers College, Sonia has gained hands-on experience in early intervention, special education preschools, elementary schools, and home health agencies for more than 12 years.

Sonia founded Speechie Auntie because she wanted to offer families in her community the highest quality speech and language therapy possible. She has a strong sense of duty to ensure that every child in her community has access to speech therapy that is ethical and equitable. Sonia builds strong relationships with the kids and families she works with by taking the time to truly get to know them. The individualized therapy provided by her aligns with each family’s values and objectives. Her neurodiversity-affirming therapy style blends fun with research-proven interventions to support children in reaching life-changing goals. Sonia believes therapy should be a collaborative, family-centered process. YOU are the expert on your child, even though she specializes in pediatric speech therapy. Sonia believes every child is unique and, therefore, customizes her techniques to tailor to each child’s strengths, challenges, and motivations. We know that children learn best when they are having fun, so that’s what she does in therapy.  

Sonia is a lifelong student and keeps up with the most recent research. She is a three-time recipient of the ASHA Award for Continuing Education. Sonia is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy methods including Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI), Sequential-Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding, DIR Floortime Level 1, Hanen’s It Takes Two To Talk, and Natural Language Acquisition/Gestalt Language Processing. Sonia has effectively treated children with rare genetic syndromes, for which only a few hundred people worldwide have been diagnosed, due to her passion for learning. She has shared her expertise on Bilingualism, Early Intervention in Autism, and Play-Based Therapy through presentations at educational institutions. She also mentors graduate students to share her knowledge and support the future of the field.

When Sonia is not working as a speech therapist, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, working out, cooking, and of course eating. She also enjoys spending time with her parents and brother in New York as well as going on adventures with her husband, three stepsons, and parents-in-law in Texas.  Family is really everything to Sonia!

ASHA certified speech therapist

  • Sonia has been amazing for our child’s development.

    "Sonia has been amazing for our child’s development. She made an immediate connection with him and kept him engaged through play. We learned so much just watching her interact with him!"

    - Aisha and Samir, Parents from Speechie Auntie

  • Sonia effortlessly engaged my son...making each session comfortable and highly productive.

    "Sonia is an amazing speech therapist. My son was quite reserved, and our experiences with previous therapists often revolved around trying to make him comfortable with a new person at home, consuming most of our sessions. However, Sonia's approach was remarkable. She effortlessly engaged my son from the beginning, making each session not only comfortable but also highly productive. We truly appreciated her method. Sonia consistently provided incremental steps in his speech development journey, ensuring our son remained engaged while continuing to learn. Moreover, beyond her expertise in speech therapy, Sonia offered invaluable personal guidance. When we were overwhelmed with various opinions, she objectively discussed options with us, helping prioritize crucial steps for our son's development. I wholeheartedly recommend Sonia for exceptional professionalism, her ability to engage children effectively, and her invaluable support beyond therapy sessions."

    - Rajiv, Dad from Early Childhood Intervention

  • Sonia develops a customized plan to address your child's problems based on your child's unique needs.

    "Sonia develops a customized plan to address your child's problems based on your child's unique needs. She walks you through each step of the exercises, which are simple to understand. Additionally, her plans integrate everyday tasks into the exercises to expedite the process of resolving your child's problems. Overall, many of the kids I worked with in Early Intervention saw a significant improvement in their speech problems thanks to Sonia's services."

    - Ms. Nichole, Early Intervention Specialist

  • Sonia helped the preschoolers with diverse learning needs in my classroom shine.

    "Ms. Sonia, with her caring approach and a strong focus on building the necessary skills to thrive in today's world, has helped the preschoolers with diverse learning needs in my classroom shine their lights brighter."

    - Ms. Robin, Special Education Teacher

  • Sonia goes above and beyond for her clients.

    "Sonia goes above and beyond for her clients. She collaborates with other professionals to best meet the needs of her students. Sonia has years of experience working with students with behavioral difficulties. She also has a plethora of sensory strategies she can implement secondary to working within a multidisciplinary team."

    - Ms. Danielle, Occupational Therapist

  • Sonia is a dedicated therapist and truly committed to improving the lives of her clients.

    "I worked in a therapy room directly next to Sonia for over 2 years. Her love for her kids and passion for helping was apparent. She is a dedicated therapist and truly committed to improving the lives of her clients. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"

    - Ms. Sarah, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Play is the work of the child."

~ Maria Montessori

LET'S GET STARTED WITH SPEECHIE AUNTIE

Speech and feeding therapy for kids is offered in your home, at your child’s daycare/preschool, and community locations such as the park, grocery store, or library. We also offer online services for all residents of Texas. Speechie Auntie serves families in both Williamson and Travis Counties. We travel to Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and North Austin.

CONSULTATION

Contact us directly or via the form on the contact page to set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. During this call, you can voice your concerns and ask questions. We will then offer guidance on the next steps for you and your child.

Phone:
(512) 222-8709

Email:
sonia@speechieauntie.com

EVALUATION

We will start our first session with a comprehensive evaluation to learn about your child’s skills and challenges. We will discuss the findings and recommendations. If therapy is recommended, we will work together to develop an individualized treatment plan with goals.

THERAPY

It’s time to have fun! Speech and feeding therapy are provided at a frequency and duration that best meets your child’s needs. Each session consists of direct therapy as well as parent coaching and education. Your child’s progress is tracked at every session. This ensures your child is working towards their goals and assists us in adjusting our therapy approach as needed.