
Our highly trained speech pathologists provide exceptional treatment for children with receptive/expressive delays, articulation disorders…
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We are a group of expert clinicians that incorporate the DIR® Model to help young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental…
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Our skilled speech and language pathologists are trained in a number of oral motor/feeding methods and use oral-motor therapy exercises to develop…
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About Us
Our team of speech language pathologists is dedicated to building strong relationships and interaction between children and their families, caregivers and peers. We use the DIR®/Floortime™ model as our core model in order to develop children’s ability to become more than just “talkers”, but “talkers” who are able to relate and communicate effectively with others. This model used in conjunction with our team’s additional specialized training promotes a child’s ability to:
- Attend to others
- Think about others
- Problem solve
- Think reflectively
- Sustain engagement
- Relate (through play and conversation)
- Elaborate on shared ideas
Through our strategic partnership with Kids Connect Occupational Therapy , we can provide a mulitdimensional treatment plan focusing on needs specifically tailored to your child and family. Working collaboratively allows for comprehensive treatment, providing a holistic approach to maximizing your child’s potential.
New Facility
Located in the heart of Houston, Family First Speech Therapy and Kids Connect Occupational Therapy are now providing a multidimensional team approach, tailoring treatment to the specific needs of the children and families.
Why Us?
I highly recommend Family First for speech and floor time therapy. Vanessa and her group have created something wonderful in their center. It is a place where our whole family is part of the plan and …
My son had a severe food aversion and his speech was not clear when he started therapy with Nicole. Nowadays, he is eating a good variety of food. He soon is not going to need feeding therapy. A…
Nicole has worked miracles with our child! Before coming to FFS, our child had a very limited diet. Now he eats several types of vegetables, proteins, and pasta. Thank you FFS!!
Our son Trent, who is 7 years old and has autism, has progressed tremendously over the past year and a half. When he first began sessions with Rachel he was completely non-verbal. He can …
Iris, has been such an important and helpful therapist for Kaiden. When we started he had a hard time understanding and now he has some words, is asking for things, and interacts more. I’m so thankful…
Vanessa Felcman is an outstanding clinician who embraces each child and family with caring and competence. With her DIR expertise she not only advances communication and language but the development o…
Ms. Leila and Ms. Cris are amazing!! Their patience and dedication to my daughter is like they are working with their own child. Both are extremely knowledgeable and always are willing to answer a ple…
I can say with complete confidence that Vanessa is an excellent pediatric Speech Pathologist. I am a Speech Pathologist as well but specialize in evaluating and treating adults. Working with children …
Our experience at family first and our therapist, Rachel has been absolutely fantastic. In just a few short weeks we’ve seen (and heard) a dramatic difference in both the quality of John-Michael’s spe…
Vanessa is a wonderful therapist. She has the rare ability to combine gentleness with firmness. My daughter definitely needs to be pushed, and Vanessa knows when and how much to push her to obtain res…