
Welcome!
Leaps & Sounds Pediatric Therapy is dedicated to providing personalized and effective neurodiversity- affirming speech therapy services. We understand and respect that different types of brains process information and communicate differently. Therefore, we honor and support all forms of communication. Our therapy focuses on the individual needs of each child and utilizes play, sensory, and relationship-based approaches. We are passionate about helping children communicate and thrive!
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Speech Therapy is provided using an individualized treatment plan. Communication difficulties are addressed by recognizing each child's unique strengths and challenges, following their lead, attending to sensory regulation, and by equipping family members throughout the therapy process. Sessions often incorporate movement to both accommodate sensory needs, as well as, further promote your child’s engagement. By including their interests and the things that bring them joy into our sessions, we support their communication skills, and empower them to then go share who they are with the world.
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Leaps and Sounds Pediatric Therapy recognizes the value of family collaboration. Both parent education and recommendations are provided each session in order to further support their carry-over of skills beyond the clinic. Thank you for choosing this practice and we look forward to partnering with you on this journey!

Services
Chat with us! ​Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your concerns and determine whether or not a speech therapy evaluation is warranted.
Consultation
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Now accepting new clients!
Private pay, BCBS, Medicaid, Tricare, and United Health Insurance accepted!
Meet the Owner
Juliana Gates, M.S. CCC-SLP,
Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist
Juliana is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association, maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She specializes in working with early language delays and with neurodivergent children with language differences.
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She is a neurodiversity-affirming and sensory-based speech pathologist. Juliana founded Leaps and Sounds Pediatric Therapy on the principle that authentic and meaningful communication can be accomplished without the use of harmful behavioral methods. She regularly seeks out the personal testimonies of those in the neurodivergent community and applies it within her own clinical practice. Juliana firmly believes that all communication modalities are valid and emphasizes that a child’s learning starts with connection.

Therefore, she is dedicated to devoting the time to establishing and fostering a relationship based on foundational trust with your child. Juliana prides herself in the quality of relationships she has with her patients, their families, as well as her fellow clinicians.
Advanced Trainings
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Inside Out Sensory Certification
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Meaningful Speech Certification - Echolalia/Gestalt Language/NLA Training/AAC for Gestalt Language Processors
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Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism

What Parents Are Saying
“We LOVE Juliana! We have been extremely pleased with our son's progress. Juliana is extremely successful working with him as he has grown and developed over the years. She has always taken a personal interest in him and all he is involved in. Juliana always keeps me updated on the progress of his speech therapy after each session. She keeps me informed and active in his progress with home practice and feedback as well. Not only has our son's speech improved, so has his self-confidence and self-esteem. I am so proud of him! I am extremely happy with the speech therapy he has received over the years from Juliana. We even followed her from one practice to another! He has come out of his shell! I believe that speech has been a positive force in developing his self-confidence and self-esteem."
- Tisha G
Contact
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(910) 987 - 4727
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(910) 500 - 5247
@leapsandsoundspediatric
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727 McGilvary St, Fayetteville, NC 28301