Welcome to Channeling Youth

At Channeling Youth, our mission is to empower families by providing compassionate and effective speech therapy services tailored to children with commmunication disorders. We are dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers through expert consultation, creating nurturing community where every child can thrive and every parent feels confident and supported on their journey.

We’re Here to Help!

How Can Speech Therapy Help?

Understanding Speech and Language Development

Speech therapy can support children in developing essential communication skills, whether they’re struggling with speech sounds, understanding language, or expressing their thoughts and ideas.

Every child’s communication journey is unique, and speech therapy is tailored to meet your child’s individual needs, helping them grow in confidence and competence.

What to Expect in Speech Therapy

Speech therapy sessions are engaging and tailored to your child’s interests and developmental level. They often interactive exercises and activities designed to keep your child motivated while they learn.

As a parent, you will also be involved in the process, learning strategies to support your child’s progress at home.

Benefits Beyond Communication:

Speech therapy can boost your child’s confidence, enhance their academic performance, and improve their social interactions, setting them up for success in various aspects of life.

Our Areas of Expertise

Specialization: Personalized speech therapy for children with communication disorders.

Expertise: Tailored therapy plans designed to meet each child’s unique needs.

Support: Consultation services for parents, including guidance on IEPs and other educational resources, to empower them throughout their child’s development.

Focus: Building communication skills that foster independence, confidence, and lifelong success.

Meet Your Speech Therapist

Jessica Wiggins, M.A., CCC-SLP

Owner, Speech Language Pathologist

Jessica is a dedicated speech therapist with extensive expertise in speech-language pathology. State and nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), she offers a broad range of services, including social skills and functional activities at home. With experience in a broad range of therapeutic practices, Jessica is committed to recognizing each child as an individual and helping them achieve their highest level of independence through personalized and exceptional speech therapy.

Testimonials

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  • "What a relief and blessing this has been for over a year now"

    Teletherapy with Jessica is amazing.My son doesn’t think of it as something he has to do but something fun he gets to do. We used to drive in person for therapy. Think about all the time drving, scheduling, traffic. We’re at home now and just sit in front of the computer before “play time with Jessica”. What a relief and blessing ths has been for over a year now. Thank you Jessica for helping him in the best way possible.

    - A Grateful Mom

  • "Jessica really helped Jaeden to find his own voice after being quiet for so long. "

    We’ve had the pleasure of working with Jessica for speech therapy and I am incredibly impressed with the quality, expertise and patience provided.

    Jaeden has been going to speech therapy for 13 years now. He first started speech therapy at the age of 7 when he was left nonverbal from a stroke. He has had his fair share of therapists from school speech therapists to private speech therapists. Jessica is by far THE BEST speech therapist we have encountered.

    From the very first session, Jessica made Jaeden feel comfortable and at ease. Her warm and welcoming demeanor paired with a deep understanding of speech and language challenges made a significant impact on the progress he experienced. Jaeden understands very well, he just can’t talk. Sometimes he gets frustrated because he knows what he wants to say but the vocabulary on his assisted communication device was limited. Jessica noticed and understood this and assisted him with finding his words. She thoroughly assessed his needs and developed a personalized plan that was both effective and engaging. She even helped by adding vocabulary to his iPad.

    One aspect that stood out was Jessica’s ability to make the sessions fun and interactive. When Covid hit and everything went virtual Jessica didn’t miss a beat. She set up our virtual sessions almost immediately. She kept Jaeden engaged and made the learning process enjoyable. She always paid attention to his interests and likes and centering his therapy around his interests. They often played games based on his favorite superheroes, lol. Jaeden always lit up when it was time for therapy often pushing me out of the room for their virtual sessions.

    Jessica really helped Jaeden to find his own voice after being quiet for so long. Since working with her he’s been able to express himself in ways I could only dream of since his stroke. He’s able to talk on the phone, leave voicemails and facetime with the help of his iPad.

    Additionally, the communication from Jessica was excellent. She kept me informed every step of the way, providing updates and tips for practice at home which made a big difference in the overall success of his therapy. The confidence and joy that she’s given to Jaeden is remarkable.

    Overall, I highly recommend Jessica to anyone in need of speech therapy. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care of their clients make them an amazing choice. I am grateful for the positive impact they have had on Jaeden’s life and am confident that others will have a similar experience. I am truly grateful for her.

    - A Dedicated Mom

  • "The IEP process can be so stressful, but Jessica helps us prepare and attends virtually making sure everything is covered"

    Channeling Youth Speech Therapy Services has been an incredible asset to our family. During the height of Covid, she worked with my son virtually, keeping him on track and helping him improve his articulation of consonants. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, my son was able to be dismissed from speech therapy at school. Despite the virtual setting, Jessica is so thorough that it feels just as effective as in-person sessions. She has an amazing ability to engage and connect with children, making the entire experience positive and productive.

    We now rely on her as an IEP advocate, which has been a game-changer. The IEP process can be so stressful, but Jessica helps us prepare and attends meetings virtually, making sure everything is covered. I’ve noticed that our school has become much more responsive and proactive in providing services because Jessica knows exactly what to ask for and isn’t afraid to hold them accountable. We couldn’t be more grateful for her ongoing support!

    - An Empowered Mom

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