Pediatric Speech & Feeding Therapy in Denver, CO
Early intervention therapy services for families in the Denver Metro Area.
A Comprehensive Approach to Speech & Language Development
At Forte Speech, we believe that true progress happens when therapy extends beyond scheduled sessions and becomes part of a child's daily life. That’s why our approach combines direct therapy with parent education, creating a full spectrum of support for communication growth.
Traditional speech therapy alone can be effective, but when parents are actively involved, research shows that children make faster, more lasting progress. By equipping families with the knowledge and strategies they need, we ensure that learning doesn’t stop when the session ends. It becomes part of everyday interactions, from mealtime conversations to playtime engagement.
This two-part approach means that children receive expert intervention from a certified speech-language pathologist while parents gain the tools and confidence to reinforce those skills, right at home. With the right support, communication milestones become achievable, natural, and sustainable.
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Late Talkers • Developmental Delays • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Autism • Speech & Language Delays • AAC (Communication Support Tools)
If your child is having difficulty using words or signs to share their wants, needs, or ideas, speech therapy can help them build the foundational skills needed to express themselves with confidence.
Through play-based, individualized sessions, we’ll work on skills such as:
Using functional words and names in their natural environment
Producing clear, age-appropriate speech sounds
Understanding common vocabulary and following directions
Building play skills and connecting with peers
Therapy is always tailored to your family and child’s unique goals, with you actively involved every step of the way so you feel confident supporting their communication growth between sessions.
Feeding Therapy
Picky Eating • Mealtime Challenges • Oral Motor Delays • Breast & Bottle Feeding Support • Transitioning to Solids • Tube transitioning
If mealtimes feel stressful or your child struggles with safely eating enough for necessary growth and development, feeding therapy can help build feeding skills and make eating easier and more enjoyable for your family.
Through gentle, play-based approaches, we’ll work together to support skills such as:
Safely chewing and swallowing
Trying new foods and textures
Increasing comfort around mealtimes
Reducing stress for both child and parent
Feeding therapy is guided by your child’s pace and needs, while actively involving you in the process so you feel confident supporting progress at mealtimes between sessions.