Speech Pathologist Consultation
Wondering whether your child's talking is on track? Get answers from Jen Whiteway, speech pathologist with over 15 years of experience. One focused session covering your concerns, your child's communication, and exactly what to do next, without the long clinic waitlists.
A clear, expert read on your child's communication
When to See a Speech Pathologist
If any of these feel familiar, a consultation brings clarity, and early support makes a genuine difference.
About Jen Whiteway
Jen has spent more than fifteen years helping children find their voice. That depth of experience matters enormously in a consultation: she has seen the full range of how children's speech and language develops, which means she can quickly distinguish between variation that will resolve on its own and patterns that deserve support now.
Her sessions are warm, practical, and honest. Parents arrive worried and leave with a clear picture: what is developmentally typical, what is worth acting on, and specific strategies to weave into everyday moments like meals, play, and books. If further assessment or therapy would genuinely help, Jen says so plainly and points you in the right direction. If it would not, she tells you that too.
Why Early Support Matters
The most common regret Jen hears from parents is not that they acted too soon, but that they waited. Speech and language grow fastest in the early years, which means small, well-timed adjustments to how you talk, play, and read together can shift a child's trajectory in ways that become much harder to achieve later. Waiting to see if it resolves is sometimes the right call, but it should be an informed decision, not a default one.
Communication also touches everything else in family life. A child who cannot make themselves understood is often a child who melts down more, resists routines harder, and sleeps worse, which is exactly why a speech pathologist sits within the SleepBaker team. One consultation with Jen either puts your mind at rest or puts a plan in motion. Both outcomes beat months of quiet worrying.
What the Consultation Covers
Your Concerns, Assessed
Jen listens to what you have noticed, asks the questions that matter, and gives you an experienced read on where your child's speech and language sits for their age.
Everyday Strategies
Practical ways to support communication at home, built into the moments you already share: play, books, meals, and daily routines, so progress happens naturally.
Clear Next Steps
Honest guidance on whether to watch and wait, keep working at home, or pursue further assessment, so you leave with a plan instead of more uncertainty.
Speech Consultation FAQ
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My child is only a toddler. Is it too early?
Book With Jen
Stop wondering and start knowing. One session with an experienced speech pathologist gives you answers and a plan.