Speech, Language, and Feeding Therapy

In-Home Therapy Services & Virtual 1:1 Coaching from Birth to Seven Years Old

Serving Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding areas

Our Specialties

  • Early Intervention for Speech and Language Development

  • Using Play and Routines to Strengthen Meaningful Communication

  • Responsive Feeding Therapy with Picky/Selective Eating

  • Mealtime Safety and Success

  • Family Coaching Model to Reach Goals

Our In-Home Services

Serving Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding areas of Ozark, Nixa, Republic, and Rogersville

Speech and Language Therapy

Birth to seven years old

What we can help you with:

  • Difficulty following directions

  • Limited expressive communication (e.g., gestures, signs, sounds, words)

  • Late Language Emergence (expressive vocabulary of less than 50 words and no two-word phrases by 24 months)

  • Behavioral outbursts possibly due to lack of communication

  • Difficulty engaging in social interactions (eye contact, back and forth play, social cues)

  • Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, or other disorders or syndromes that impact receptive language, expressive language, and/or social skills

Feeding, Swallowing, and Oral Function Therapy

Birth to seven years old

What we can help you with:

  • Picky or selective eating that impacts your child’s health and wellbeing or your family values, culture, and dynamics

  • Frequent coughing, gagging, choking, or vomiting during meals

  • Difficulty drinking from open cups or straws

  • Oral dysfunction in chewing, swallowing, or controlling food and/or secretions

  • Tethered oral tissues (e.g., tongue tie, lip tie) resulting in breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and/or mealtime difficulties

  • Guidance in food introduction of solid foods for new eaters (traditional weaning and/or baby-led weaning)

Virtual 1:1 Coaching

Virtual 1:1 Coaching provided to any location, nationwide.

It can be overwhelming to try and know everything about your child's development... But that's why I am here! As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, I am an expert in speech, language, and feeding development, specifically for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I want you to feel confident meeting your child where they are in their development with successful strategies and realistic expectations. Whether it’s on your break at work or during your child’s nap time, we can find a time that is convenient for you.

Let's connect one-on-one via a 30 minute video call so I can answer all your questions, offer guidance, and coach you through different activities that will support your child best. Virtual coaching sessions are offered for speech and language development OR feeding development, so choose what you need specifically when booking. Coaching also includes follow up support via texting for one week after the appointment!

Please note: Virtual coaching is for educational purposes only, and not intended to be therapy. Coaching sessions are reserved for the specialist and the caregiver only to discuss general recommendations.

Meet Kathryne

Hi, I’m Kathryne! A Speech-Language Pathologist, pediatric feeding specialist, and mom to two littles. I earned my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017 from Missouri State University. I began my career with early intervention services in the home health setting, while also serving students with severe disabilities in the state school setting. I enjoy working closely with families and other specialists to provide therapy and coaching to support your child right where they are, then use evidence-based methods to build up their skills. 

So much growth happens with your children in their first few years. Some families may feel overwhelmed in how to best support their child in speech and language development, feeding skills, or feeding safety. If any of those areas seem like a challenge, I would love to come alongside you and your child in their communication and/or feeding journey to provide you with the strategies and tools to reach your family’s goals.

You know your child better than anyone, so with your involvement and my expertise we will see incredible progress together. 

Kathryne Dilisio, MS, CCC-SLP

See if Giggle and Grow Therapy is the right fit for your child.

Book a free consultation phone call today to discuss your concerns.

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One of my very favorite things as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist is to support toddlers and their families in feeding development 🍽️ Mealtime is such an important part of our lives - nutritionally, emotionally, AND so
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