What’s New at Our McKinney Clinic

1. What’s New at Our McKinney Clinic? Big things are happening at our McKinney location—and we’re excited to share the updates with you! At Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas, we’re proud to serve the McKinney community with a dynamic team of skilled and passionate pediatric therapists. Whether your child needs support with speech, communication, motor skills, or sensory processing, our caring team is here to help. Where to Find Us Our McKinney clinic is conveniently located just west of Ridge Road on Virginia Parkway—easy to access from many neighborhoods in the area! Why Pediatric Therapy Matters Did you know? According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 1 in 12 children (ages 3–17) in the U.S. has a voice, speech, or language disorder. Around 6% of school-aged children experience motor coordination challenges that impact school success and social development (source: AAFP). With McKinney’s growing population, that means hundreds of children right here could benefit from expert support in speech or occupational therapy. And that’s exactly why we’re here. Meet the McKinney Dream Team

2. Julie Bell, MS, CCC-SLP Julie brings over 16 years of experience in early intervention, hospitals, and schools. She's a whiz with everything from articulation and feeding to fluency and autism. Kids with Down syndrome, TBI, or ASD thrive under her warm and experienced care. Fun Fact: Julie’s clients (and their parents) absolutely adore her! Lauri Hoffman, MS, CCC-SLP Lauri has been serving the DFW area for 17+ years, specializing in receptive/expressive language, reading comprehension, apraxia, and autism. She’s also trained in the DuBard Association Method, a powerful multisensory approach for kids with learning differences. Creative, calm, and incredibly patient—Lauri finds the “just right” way to engage each child. Andrea Allie, MS, CCC-SLP With a career that started in 1996, Andrea brings seasoned experience from both elementary and secondary schools. She’s your go-to for language delays, fluency, articulation, and pragmatic/social language skills. Known for her warmth and positivity, Andrea creates a safe and encouraging space for every child. Calli Liamis, OTR Calli is our amazing occupational therapist who lights up the room! With advanced certifications in Handwriting Without Tears and SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test), Calli helps kids with autism, CP, Down syndrome, sensory challenges, and more. Children LOVE working with Calli—therapy time feels more like playtime!

3. What Makes Us Different At our McKinney clinic, we believe in play-based, individualized therapy that feels natural and fun. Each session is: ● Tailored to your child’s strengths and needs ● Designed to build trust and confidence ● Focused on real-world communication and functional skills ● Backed by research and guided by experienced professionals We also know how important YOU are in your child’s progress. That’s why family involvement is at the heart of what we do. We’re here to answer questions, provide tools for home, and cheer on your child every step of the way. Ready to Connect? Whether your child is just beginning to speak or needs more support to thrive at school and home, our McKinney team is ready to help. Call us today at (972) 424-0148 Visit us in McKinney—serving families across North Texas. Let’s help your child grow with confidence, one step at a time.