Heather Vann – Pediatric Speech Therapist in Fort Worth, TX
Helping Kids Thrive with Speech Therapy
Hi, I’m Heather Vann
I’m a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with five years of experience working with children ages 2 to 12, primarily in school-based settings. I love using child-led, play-based therapy to help children build meaningful communication skills, confidence, and connection. As a parent of four children myself, I understand the importance of supporting the whole family throughout a child’s journey. When I’m not working, my family and I love traveling together, especially to the beach and the mountains for skiing adventures.
Why I love what I do:
Helping children communicate is my passion, whether through spoken language or speech-generating devices, and I especially love the meaningful connections and relationships built along the way.
Why I’m passionate about in-home care:
I’m excited to help children communicate in their everyday environments while empowering parents with the tools and strategies to support their child’s communication growth.
What does a Speech Therapist Do?
Speech-language pathologists (also known as speech therapists or SLPs) help kids communicate—whether they’re late to talk, hard to understand, or struggling to express themselves. They also support kids with feeding, swallowing, and social interaction. SLPs focus on:
• Speech sounds – helping kids say words clearly so others can understand them
• Language development – building vocabulary, following directions, and expressing ideas
• Social skills – learning how to have conversations, ask questions, advocate for their needs, and take turns
• Stuttering – supporting smoother, more confident speech
• Feeding and swallowing – helping with picky eating, chewing, swallowing challenges, and texture sensitivities.
Speech therapy gives kids the tools to express themselves and connect with the people around them—at home, in school, and in the world.
My Specialties
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How my practice is special
Relationship-Centered Care
I believe strong connections are the foundation of successful therapy. By building trusting relationships with children and their families, I create a supportive environment where children feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.
Play & Interest-Based Therapy
I use each child’s interests and natural love of play to guide therapy sessions, making learning engaging, motivating, and meaningful while supporting developmental growth.
Parent Training & Partnership
I work closely with parents and caregivers, providing education and practical strategies that can be used throughout daily routines to reinforce skills and promote progress beyond therapy sessions.
Client testimonials
Areas I Serve
I work with families in Fort Worth, and these surrounding areas: Bedford, Crowley, Saginaw, Hurst, Watauga, and Richland Hills.
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Crowley
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Local Places I love!
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Sonic
Loft
Unsure about what your child needs?
Book a quick 10 minute consultation with me! Serving families in Fort Worth near Sundance Square. Easily accessible from Fort Worth Central Station.
Who is Coral Care?
Coral Care supports families with exceptional in-home pediatric therapists in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Every provider in our network is thoroughly vetted through a clinical review process and receives ongoing support through monthly education, community, and access to specialized resources.
We believe the best care happens when disciplines work together. That’s why we actively support cross-specialty collaboration—ensuring kids get care that’s not just high-quality, but truly holistic.
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