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When should I talk to a professional about my child?
They pronounce words with sounds I don't expect
They are hesitant to talk because of the way they sound
They seem behind their same-aged peers
They reached developmental milestones late
They do not babble, make noises, or engage much with other people
They understand a lot, but say very little
They get frustrated when they cannot communicate what they need
Other people have trouble understanding my child
What are the next steps?
Schedule a free, 15-minute phone call to talk about your concerns and see if an evaluation is appropriate
Phone Consultation
Each evaluation includes a combination of assessment measures to get a full picture of your child's communicative strengths and challenges
Evaluation
We work with the family to develop a therapy plan that reflects your goals and your child's unique needs
Family-Centered Goals
About Rebecca
Rebecca Wellons is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist based in Durham, North Carolina.
She earned her Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill and is certified at the national and state levels for speech-language pathology.
She is recognized by ApraxiaKids for her specialized training in evaluating and treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), as well as by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association for completing more than double the required continuing education hours.
She has experience in home health, public schools, hospitals, private practice, and providing services via teletherapy. She is also an active member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).
Additional training & education in:
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Myofunctional Therapy
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Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
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PROMPTs for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets
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Early intervention
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Play-based therapy
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Parent coaching
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Family-centered practices
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Strengths-based treatment approaches
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Neurodiversity-affirming goal writing
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Bilingual Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Spanish & English)
When she is not working with families or learning new ways to help her clients, Rebecca enjoys hiking, yoga, learning languages, latin dancing, and cooking.
Parent reviews
"Since working with Rebecca, my daughter has improved tremendously. Rebecca is very consistent, reliable and transparent. She gives you strategies that let you help your child in everyday moments. Rebecca has this inner child that gives children complete comfort to open up, overcome obstacles, and achieve their speech goals."
"These past few months I’ve seen my child grow and learn with Rebecca’s techniques and patience. My daughter loves her and is always looking forward to seeing her pull into our driveway. I would recommend her to anyone who’s in need of a speech therapist. Rebecca enjoys her job and it really shows."
"My daughter started working with Rebecca in August 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic virtually on zoom. I really appreciate her patience and caring with my daughter. My daughter loves working with her because she makes therapy fun and I have seen a lot of improvement. I would totally recommend Rebecca to anyone."
Rebecca meets kids where they are and celebrates individual differences as she helps them gain the skills they need to thrive. Rebecca brings a warm and comforting energy to every interaction. I feel confident in sending anyone I know to Rebecca!
"We are very pleased with Rebecca. She is working with our six year old daughter on a lateral lisp. Each week she brings a new, engaging and unique project to work on with our daughter. She is a pleasure to have in our house and we look forward to her weekly sessions. Bonus: her hours are great for working parents/kids that need to be seen after school. Thanks to Rebecca for the great care!"
"We have had a great experience with Rebecca since the moment we met. She is very professional, works with our schedule, and explains in detail the developments my child has had so far. I highly recommend her!"