Austin, Texas
Online speech therapy in Austin
We see kids and adults across Austin by video, from Hyde Park to Mueller to Circle C. Sessions are one on one with a licensed speech-language pathologist, so you skip the drive and the waiting room. You need to be in Texas during each session.
- Join from anywhere in Austin
- Every session by video
- Licensed in Texas
- Kids and adults
Speech therapy in Austin
How speech therapy works in Austin
Austin's school district lines don't follow the city's, so the right first step depends on your child's age and your exact address.
For children under 3, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) in Travis County includes Easterseals Central Texas, which works with families at home, in child care and in the community. The Texas HHS program search shows the program for your address. From age 3, school evaluations come from your public school district. Austin ISD covers only about half of the city by area. Del Valle, Round Rock, Leander, Manor, Eanes and Pflugerville ISDs each serve parts of Austin, so neighbors can end up in different districts. In Austin ISD, you can ask your campus administrator or Child Study Team chair for an evaluation.
For in-person care, the UT Austin Speech and Hearing Center sees children and adults in English and Spanish, with fees on a sliding scale, and Dell Children's offers outpatient speech and feeding therapy for children at several locations around Austin. Private clinics across the city see clients in person too.
Online therapy is one more option. Sessions happen by video from home or work, so a 30-minute session doesn't turn into an hour on I-35 or MoPac. If you move from South Austin to Round Rock, you keep the same therapist, as long as you're in Texas for each session.
Your options
Speech therapy options in Austin
There is more than one way to get speech therapy here. Here is a plain overview, so you can pick what fits.
Schools
School districts we see families from
Your address decides your school district. We work alongside school speech services, and with your permission we can share goals with your child's school therapist.
- Austin ISD About half of the city. Ask your campus administrator or Child Study Team chair; younger children use the district's early childhood referral.
- Del Valle ISD Southeast Austin, about an eighth of the city by area.
- Round Rock ISD Parts of north and northwest Austin.
- Leander ISD Parts of northwest Austin.
- Manor ISD Parts of northeast Austin.
- Eanes ISD Parts of west Austin, around Westlake.
- Pflugerville ISD Parts of north and northeast Austin.
Local resources
Helpful places in Austin
- Region 13 Education Service Center Regional education service center Supports school districts across Central Texas from its campus on Springdale Road, including parent and family engagement.
- SPEDTex Special Education Information Center The state's help line, chat and email for families with questions about special education.
- Austin Public Library Storytimes Free lapsit storytimes for babies and Spanish-English and other dual language storytimes at branches across the city.
When to go in person
In-person options for needs that require it
Some needs, like swallowing safety, should be seen in person. If the evaluation shows that, we'll tell you and help you find care in Austin.
- UT Austin Speech and Hearing Center Speech, language and hearing evaluations and therapy for children and adults, in English and Spanish, with sliding scale fees.
- Dell Children's outpatient rehabilitation Pediatric speech, bilingual speech and feeding therapy at several Austin-area locations.
- Private clinics Many Austin clinics see children and adults in person. Ask about insurance, timing and age groups.
Neighborhoods and nearby towns
Around Austin
- East Austin
- South Austin
- Hyde Park
- Mueller
- North Austin
- Circle C
- Del Valle
- Westlake
We're licensed in Texas. You'll need to be in Texas during each session. Speech therapy in Texas
Questions
Questions from Austin families
Still wondering about something? A free 15-minute call is a good place to ask.
Do you have an office in Austin?
No. Every session is online by video, so you join from home or work anywhere in Austin. If the evaluation shows a need that should be seen in person, we'll help you find care nearby.
How do I find the right ECI program in Austin?
Use the Texas HHS ECI program search with your city or ZIP code to find the program for your address. In Travis County, that includes Easterseals Central Texas. Anyone can make a referral, including parents, and the evaluation is free.
How do I ask Austin ISD for a speech evaluation?
If your child attends an Austin ISD school, ask the campus administrator or Child Study Team chair for a special education evaluation. Putting it in writing makes it easier to track. For younger children, use the district's early childhood referral. The evaluation is free.
We live in Austin, but our school district is Round Rock ISD. Does that matter?
Only for school services. Your address sets your school district, and that district handles any school evaluation. Online sessions with us work the same anywhere in Texas.
What if my child or I need in-person therapy?
Some needs, like swallowing safety, should be seen in person. Austin has university and hospital programs, including the UT Austin Speech and Hearing Center and Dell Children's, plus private clinics. If the evaluation shows that, we'll tell you and help you find the right place.
Ready when you are
Most families start with a 60-minute evaluation. If you'd rather talk first, book a free 15-minute call and ask us anything.
Sources: Child Find, Austin ISD; School districts and the city, City of Austin Planning (2013); Early Childhood Intervention Services (program search), Texas Health and Human Services; Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), Easterseals Central Texas; Speech and Hearing Center, UT Austin Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; Seton Southwest Rehabilitation Center, Dell Children's Medical Center; Outpatient therapy services provider resources, Ascension Seton; Storytimes, Austin Public Library; Early Childhood Intervention Services (eligibility), Texas Health and Human Services