How I Support Communication Development
DeAnna S. Womack, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Owner, Blue Sage Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy LLC
At Blue Sage, I provide private speech and language therapy for children with a wide range of support needs, including speech delays, language delays, fluency difficulties, and complex communication needs. My approach prioritizes social connection to build trust and support children in becoming confident communicators. I believe that children learn best when they feel safe and understood.
For toddlers and young children, therapy looks like play! For older children, we build skills through meaningful, real-life activities (centered around their interests whenever possible) and build upon their current strengths. Whether I’m supporting a late talker, a child learning to use AAC, or a child working on speech sound production, I meet everyone exactly where they are with intentional support and challenges to keep them growing.
I also believe that therapy works best when parents are involved, supported, and educated. I prioritize parent coaching (both within therapy sessions as well as in separate parent coaching services) and work closely with caregivers as part of a team. I teach parents to carryover the skills developed in therapy because I want each child to make as much progress as possible.
My goal is always to help each child grow into a confident communicator who can express themselves, connect with others, and advocate for their own needs.
Speech, Language, and Communication Challenges in Children
🧠 Autistic Communication
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Not using words yet, or using only scripts and echolalia
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Difficulty expressing needs, wants, emotions, or discomfort
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Trouble connecting with peers, playing with family, or engaging meaningfully with others
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Exploring communication devices or alternative ways to communicate (AAC)
🗣️ Speech & Language Delays
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Saying fewer words than expected for their age
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Trouble answering questions, asking questions, following directions, or telling stories
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Struggles with specific speech sounds that impact clarity
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Late talking; others may have suggested a "wait and see" approach
💬 Social Skills
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Difficulty starting or keeping conversations going
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Challenges making or maintaining friendships
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Difficulty picking up on social cues or "reading between the lines"
⏸️ Stuttering & Fluency Difficulties
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Repeating sounds or getting “stuck” on words
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Speech that looks, sounds, or feels effortful, rushed, or inconsistent
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Difficulty engaging in social interactions
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Avoiding certain situations because of stuttering
Every child’s communication journey is unique. At Blue Sage, I bring over a decade of experience and advanced training to support your child in a way that’s affirming, responsive, and evidence-based.
Whether your child is learning to use their very first words, struggling to say sounds clearly, or working through the frustration of stuttering, I meet each child with compassion, clinical expertise, and an individualized approach.
At Home Speech Therapy in San Antonio, Texas
Based in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas, Blue Sage Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy LLC provides speech therapy services to children in the comfort of their own homes, daycares, preschools, private schools, and ABA clinics.
Blue Sage provides in home-speech therapy services to the North side of San Antonio, including the following neighborhoods:
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Stone Oak
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Timberwood Park
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Kinder Ranch
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Shavano Park
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Thousand Oaks
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Roger's Ranch
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Inwood
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Bulverde
Not sure if I cover your area? Give me a call at 726-233-5620 to find out!
Virtual Speech Therapy
for Texas Families
For families who need specialized speech therapy but can’t find the right fit nearby, virtual sessions can be a game changer! Whether you live in a rural area with limited providers, are looking for a highly trained therapist, or simply need flexible scheduling that works around your life, I offer private, high-quality teletherapy services for children across Texas.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I delivered exclusively virtual therapy sessions for almost two years. I’ve seen firsthand how much virtual services can improve access to care, especially for families in rural and underserved areas of Texas. From speech sound disorders to complex AAC support, meaningful progress happens with virtual therapy!
My virtual sessions are designed to be interactive, flexible, and specific to your child’s individual strengths and interests. I incorporate parent coaching into each session so you feel confident supporting your child’s progress between visits. Privacy is very important to me, so I have invested in a secure, HIPAA-compliant patient portal to make joining therapy sessions simple and safe.
"DeAnna is incredibly gifted at what she does, and she does it with immense empathy, care, and kindness at each and every visit. There were days I doubted if my daughter would ever be able to master certain skills, but DeAnna never ceased to amaze me at her persistence and positivity. She was a joy to work with on the parent side and all of my children adored her. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to work with DeAnna!"
