Beaches Speech Therapy

Beaches Speech Therapy Private practice speech therapy clinic. We are a family centered clinic, offering occupational and physical therapy as well. Melanie Desmond M.A.

Our clients range from infants to adults. Some insurances accepted, credit cards accepted. CCC-SLP, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders in 2001. I have been practicing speech therapy with the pediatric population for 20 years, and have specialized in early intervention, and various disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism, Apraxia, Feeding Disorders, phonological disorders, and early language development. I am PROMPT trained, Kaufman trained, SOS trained, and Talk Tools trained, and continue to update my continuing education with a variety of coursework. I am partnered with some amazing therapists, including Nancy Marin, OTR/L, of Occuplay, Inc., Kris Owen, PT with Intentional Play, Inc., and Behavior Builders.

These are great ideas!
03/05/2025

These are great ideas!

OFFERING CHILDREN CONTROLLED CHOICES CAN HAVE MANY BENEFITS

Letting children make choices can start at an early age which, gives them the opportunity to be part of making decisions.

Notice the differences between tantrum and sensory meltdown!
02/14/2025

Notice the differences between tantrum and sensory meltdown!

Comment “MELTDOWN” to register for the free Sensory Workshop to help kids with sensory meltdowns that may happen because of too much sensory stimuli at home, school or at events.

A sensory meltdown is when our brain is maxed out on sensations and can’t take anymore. Another way to think of it is sensory overload, which is why you might also hear the phrases sensory overload meltdown or even overstimulation meltdown.

Want to find out the difference between and tantrum and sensory meltdowns and understand how to calm a sensory meltdowns when they happen?

Join the Sensory Workshop by commenting “MELTDOWN” and we’ll send you the link to register. The workshop takes place on February 18th & 19th so don’t wait to register. **Spots are limited so grab your seat before it’s gone.

It's never too early to introduce reading!!
02/06/2025

It's never too early to introduce reading!!

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm

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+19046163455

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Melanie Desmond M.A. CCC-SLP, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders in 2001. I have been practicing speech therapy with the pediatric population, and have specialized in early intervention and the preschool population, as well as individuals with various disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism, Apraxia, Feeding Disorders, phonological disorders, and early language development. I am PROMPT trained, Kaufman trained, SOS trained, and Talk Tools trained, and continue to update my continuing education with a variety of coursework. I have two great business partners Nancy Marin, OTR/L with Occuplay, Inc. and Kris Owen PT with Intentional Play.