Creating a personalized
learning experience for your child.
Play On Words proudly serves Northlake, Justin, Argyle, Lantana, Flower Mound, and surrounding communities
At Play On Words, our mission is to help children and parents navigate the journey of speech therapy in a relaxed and fun environment. We believe children learn best when they don't even know they're being taught. This approach will help your child enjoy and thrive in therapy!
Meet Our Team
Hi, I’m Annie! I’ve been practicing Speech Pathology for over 9 years. In 2019 I launched Play On Words Pediatric Speech Therapy because I saw a great need for Speech Pathology services here in our community. My approach is different for each child, I believe in using the individual interests and aptitudes of each child, in combination with the availability and strengths of each family, to develop a therapy plan that is fun, yet challenging as they work toward achieving their goals. I am passionate about ensuring carry-over of skills into the child and family’s natural, everyday lives.
I earned my Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2014 and my Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of North Texas in 2012. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and am a Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Texas.
I have completed 29 hours of continuing education in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. I have also been trained in Hodson’s Approach to Phonological Disorders, PROMPT, Kaufman Apraxia of Speech System, The Sound Card System, Talk-Tools Oral Placement Therapy, Sensory-Motor Feeding by Lori Overland, Picture Exchange Communication (PECS), Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner, CAN-EAT Approach to Feeding, Childhood Behavioral and Sensory Feeding Disorders, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and American Sign Language.
I’m Jennifer! I have been a part of the Play On Words team since July 2022 as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and am certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Texas. A little about me, I graduated from University of New Mexico in 2016 with a Master of Science degree in Speech-Hearing Sciences and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Language Sciences from University of Northern Colorado in 2012.
Prior to this setting, I worked in the public schools in the DFW area. Through these years, I have had the opportunity to work with children ages 3-11 presenting with an array of speech/language disorders including those in expressive/receptive language, speech sound production, and fluency. I have experience in working in special instructional programs on school campuses serving students with varied disorders/disabilities (i.e. intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities). I am passionate about bringing in functional, play-based therapy to my sessions to facilitate communication opportunities within naturalistic contexts. I value the partnership with my clients and families to provide effective, individualized therapy and the opportunity to empower them to carryover skills and strategies in their home and community.
I am a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician on Gestalt Language Processing, Echolalia and Natural Language Acquisition. Other programs I am trained in include the Hodson’s (Cycles) Approach and Complexity Approach to treatment of Speech Sound Disorders, SATPAC Approach, Literacy-Based Intervention, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Visual Phonics (See the Sound) and American Sign Language. I have years of clinical experience working with students who utilize robust Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to facilitate their communication needs including programs such as TD Snap (TobiiDynavox), Proloquo2Go (AssistiveWare) and LAMP Words for Life (PRC-Saltillo).
I currently live in Northlake with my husband and two young daughters. In our free time, we love taking walks in our neighborhood, reading books, and spending time in local coffee shops.
Hi, I’m Elise!
I grew up in the Argyle area and am excited to serve my community by providing speech and language services here! I love speech language pathology and believe in making therapy fun and functional for all clients. I graduated with my bachelor’s in speech, language, and hearing sciences from Texas Tech University where I had the opportunity to participate in research on pediatric language learning. Recently, I graduated with my master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas where I gained clinical experience in the areas of pediatric speech, language, augmentative and alternative communication, and feeding. During my time in grad school I also worked in the public schools as a licensed speech-language pathologist assistant.
I am passionate about providing speech and language services so my clients can feel confident and empowered to communicate their own stories and ideas to members of their community on a daily basis.
In my free time I enjoy writing, hiking nature trails, enjoying a good book or movie, and spending quality time with friends and family.
I am thankful to be a part of the team at Play on Words and am excited to provide in-depth personalized care to my clients and their families. I can’t wait to celebrate each child’s accomplishments along their unique speech/language/feeding journey!
Hello! My name is Lindsay. It’s nice to meet you! I graduated with my Master’s of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Texas in 2014, and my Bachelor’s in Communication Science Disorders from Texas Woman’s University in 2012.
I have worked in public schools through the Denton County Special Education Cooperative as well as with Argyle ISD. I spent one year in Colorado at a private practice. I have worked with ages 18 months to 18 years in all areas of speech and language. I enjoy making speech FUN by being silly, using books, and playing.
I currently live in Northlake, Texas with my husband and our two young children. In our free time, we like to make crafts, garden, go for drives, and spend time together.
Hi I’m Amy!
I’m ecstatic to be a part of the Play on Words team as their Office Administrator!
A little about me, My Family and I live in Argyle. My husband, Hersson is a Firefighter in Carrollton and we have three spunky kiddos, Olivia and our twins Mila & Jude. We enjoy family game and movie nights together.
For the last seven years, I have had the privilege to work as a stay at home mom raising our sweet babies. I’m excited to put my organizational skills and passion for interacting with people to use outside of my home! Previously, I worked in office management with over 12 years experience. I oversaw administrative tasks including scheduling, billing and correspondence. Having held positions in the agricultural, medical, and business fields, I am able to tailor my skills to meet the needs of our clients.
Hello! I’m Emily!
I am the Office Receptionist at Play on Words!
I was born in Kansas but moved to Texas when I was young. I love Texas and it has become my home!
I have worked as an Executive Assistant and Art Director and have experience with scheduling, organization, and communication! I have also worked with kids since high school and have a passion for helping kids learn!
I am currently going to school at UNT for studio art! In my free time, I love to do commissions and personalized paintings of pets and people. Being creative is something I always value!
I also act in my free time and am a film enthusiast! My favorite movie right now is Spider Man Across the Universe!
Excited to meet you all and help with any questions you might have!
FAQ
What are your hours of operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Closed for lunch daily from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Do you accept our insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and UMR.
What can I do if you do not accept my insurance?
We are happy to provide you with a super bill that includes service codes, dates of service, and payments made to submit to your insurance company with hopes of being reimbursed for a percentage of what you have paid.
** Please be aware that reimbursement is not guaranteed and is subject to the terms and conditions of your specific insurance policy and plan.
What if I am not sure if my child needs Speech Therapy?
We offer speech and language screenings! During a screening consultation, one of our master’s level SLPs will spend 10-15 minutes interacting and listening to your child and will give you their professional opinion as to whether or not they believe your child may benefit from a full evaluation or if they are developmentally on-track with their same-aged peers.
If you are interested in scheduling a Speech & Language screening, please give our office a call at 940-304-3791. We would love to help!
What ages do you work with?
We see clients from birth to 21.
While our practice is primarily equipped for pediatrics, we also have unique skill sets to help adults too including rooted articulation errors, fluency, cognition, reasoning skills, working memory, attention, and Myofunctional Therapy work. Please feel free to give our office a call for more information!
Do you accept outside evaluations?
Of course. As long as the evaluation was completed within the last 6-8 months by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and still paints a good picture of your child’s strengths and weaknesses with goals for therapy, we are happy to accept it! We just ask to review it prior to your first visit.
If you are interested in sharing an outside evaluation with us, please send it to: frontdesk@playonwords.me
How long will my child be in therapy for?
While every child is different, most of our clients are under our care on average for 6 months to a year depending on their unique needs and circumstances.
Why the hedgehog?
Did you know that hedgehogs share some similarities with many of the children we see?
You see, when hedgehogs feel insecure, scared, or irritated, they have a natural instinct to roll into a ball and stick out their quills as a defense mechanism!
Likewise, some of the little ones who come to us for therapy display similar behaviors when they find it challenging to express themselves or when they struggle to be understood by others. Instead of displaying physical “spikes,” you might observe moments of melt downs, insecurities, frustration, or even big physical reactions.
However, just like hedgehogs, once these children feel comfortable and secure, they open up and reveal their sweet and soft nature inside! It’s truly heartwarming to witness their transformation, much like the endearing qualities of hedgehogs.