Tayler Whitmer - Pediatric Speech Therapist in McKinney, TX
Helping Kids Thrive with Speech Therapy
Hi, I'm Tayler!
I’ve been a school-based Pediatric Speech Therapist for over five years, supporting students from Pre-K through 6th grade. I also have experience working with children both in-person and virtually, to strengthen speech sounds and receptive and expressive language skills. Helping children find their voice through play and practice is my passion, and I love seeing their confidence shine as they make progress on their communication goals!
Why I love what I do:
Watching children grow and find joy as they achieve their goals is what I love most about my work.
Why I’m passionate about in-home care:
I love the opportunity to work with flexible schedules, prioritizing hands-on therapy over meetings and paperwork, and caring for the whole child in their at-home enviroment.
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
I specialize in:
How my practice is special
Structured, Play-Based Therapy
Therapy sessions are thoughtfully organized around play, making learning engaging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate for each child.
Dual Perspective: Therapist & Parent
I draw on professional expertise and personal parenting experience to create practical, empathetic, and relatable strategies for children and families.
Literacy-Focused Interventions
Experience with literacy-based therapy allows me to support communication, language, and cognitive development through reading, storytelling, and related activities.
Client testimonials
Areas I Serve
I work with families in McKinney, and these surrounding areas: Allen, Plano, Princeton, Prosper, Frisco, and Celina.
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Plano
Princeton
Prosper
Frisco
Celina
Local Places I love!
Chick-fil-A
Cava
Target
Unsure about what your child needs?
Book a quick 10 minute consultation with me! Serving families in McKinney near Bonnie Wenk Park. Easily accessible from Virginia Pkwy.
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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