Children participating in in-home, play-based speech therapy in Bradenton, FL

In-Home Speech Therapy for Children Ages Birth to 10

Serving families in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Parrish, and North Sarasota, FL

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Welcome to Goodlad Therapy Services

Goodlad Therapy Services is a small, mobile speech therapy practice based in Bradenton, FL. We put families first by bringing high-quality speech therapy services right to their doorsteps! With over 20 years of experience treating children with speech and language disorders, we are experts at helping parents and caregivers support communication in everyday moments. Together, we’ll help your child reach their full potential.

Evaluation & Speech Therapy for Children in Bradenton, FL

At Goodlad Therapy Services, we bring speech therapy to you! Each session is carefully planned to keep your child engaged and having fun while learning new skills. We combine play-based activities with proven speech therapy approaches to achieve the best results. Our therapy is not just about learning sounds and words, it’s also about boosting your child's self-confidence!

Child participating in speech therapy for speech sounds in Bradenton, FL

Speech Therapy

Is your child's speech difficult to understand? Do they have difficulty saying certain sounds?

At Goodlad Therapy Services, speech therapy focuses on your child's unique speech patterns to help them speak more clearly— all while playing games and having fun!

Speech therapy will help your child:

  • Speak more clearly

  • Accurately say age-appropriate sounds and words

  • Feel more confident and less frustrated about not being understood

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Language Therapy

Is your child having trouble grasping basic concepts, following directions, answering simple questions, or telling you about their day?

At Goodlad Therapy Services, we will help your child develop language skills within everyday activities!

Language therapy will help your child:

  • Communicate with friends and family

  • Understand instructions and follow routines

  • Reduce frustration or outbursts

  • Gain the necessary skills for reading

Toddler participating in early intervention for communication skills in Bradenton, FL

Early Intervention

Is your child a late talker or not meeting their communication milestones?

Speech therapy focused on early intervention addresses development of important communication skills for children ages 0-3 years. We work alongside parents, providing coaching and education, so you feel empowered to support your child’s learning at home.

Early intervention sessions will help your toddler:

  • Successfully express their wants and needs

  • Play and interact with you using gestures, signs, and words

  • Feel less frustrated

Parent Coaching & IEP Support

Are you ready to learn how to turn car rides, mealtimes, daily routines, or play times into language-rich activities for your toddler? While parent coaching is a big part of our overall approach to therapy, we also offer direct, one-on-one parent coaching sessions for parents who want to learn simple ideas that make a big difference in their child's speech and language development.

We also offer support for parents navigating their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) at school. We will review your child's IEP and help you feel more confident about terms, acronyms, and goals when you walk into your next meeting.

Meet Your Speech Therapist

Jami Goodlad, M.A., CCC-SLP

Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist

Hi, I’m Jami! I’m a pediatric speech therapist with 20+ years of experience working with children in public schools, preschools, outpatient clinics, and NICU and acute care hospitals. While I have worked with all ages during my career, I am especially passionate about supporting toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children on their communication journeys.

I believe that communication is the gateway to so many opportunities in life, and I founded Goodlad Therapy Services to open those doors for your child— helping them connect with the world around them. I also love getting parents and caregivers involved in the speech therapy process to make every session as impactful as possible!

Personally, I love music, traveling, spending time with my family, and doing anything on the water. As a native Floridian, I feel most at home with my toes in the sand or with a fishing pole in my hand. My husband and I are both graduates of the University of Florida. We cheer for our Gators in every sport, but especially football and basketball. I am a fourth-generation Floridian, which I say is like being a unicorn... it's rare and seldom seen!

Advanced Education & Trainings

  • Trained in Lively Letters™

  • Nationally certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)

  • Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Austin

  • "I am beyond grateful for the work Jami has done... "

    "Jami has helped our family so much. Our daughter had very low confidence and would not speak very much because no one could understand her. One summer working hard with Jami has completely changed her! She has so much confidence now and speaks her mind. We can understand her clearly. I am beyond grateful for the work Jami has done and continues to do!"

    -Ashley A.

  • "We are so thankful that we found her!"

    "We have seen an incredible amount of progress with our son's pronunciation of certain letter sounds. He looks forward to meeting with Mrs. Goodlad every week and finds each session engaging and fun! He is more confident speaking in public, as well as conversationally with friends. We are so thankful that we found her!"

    - Sarah F.

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~ Dr. Seuss

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Ready to Get Started with Goodlad Therapy Services?

We make speech therapy convenient by providing services in your home, at your child's daycare or preschool, and online through telehealth. In-person speech therapy for kids is available in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Parrish, and North Sarasota, while virtual therapy is offered to families anywhere in Florida.

Step One

Fill out our online contact form to request a free phone consultation. If our speech therapy services are a good fit for your family, we will schedule an initial evaluation and email you paperwork to complete.

Step Two

We will begin with an evaluation that includes a caregiver interview, a review of medical and developmental history, clinical observations, and formal assessments to help us get a picture of your child’s strengths and needs.

Step Three

After the evaluation, we will begin speech therapy wherever it’s most convenient for you. Based on your input and the results of the evaluation, we will create individualized goals and work toward them together.