Speech/Language Therapy and Dyslexia Services for Children of All Ages
Providing services in Sioux Falls, SD and surrounding areas
Welcome to Schneider Family Services
Nourishing Minds, Growing Futures
Welcome to Schneider Family Services, a leading pediatric private practice dedicated to serving diverse children in Sioux Falls, SD, and the surrounding areas. We specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for speech, language, and literacy issues, helping children of all ages succeed academically and socially.
We provide expert speech, language, and dyslexia evaluations and therapy tailored to your child's needs. Our mission includes a strong commitment to parent education, making sure you feel informed every step of the way.
We know that navigating the special education system can feel confusing. We are here to provide dedicated family advocacy to simplify the process. Our support extends beyond therapy: we will help you review school testing results, create a personalized plan, and attend Individual Education Plan (IEP meetings) with you to ensure your family's voice is clearly heard.
Your family deserves to feel fully supported—in school and out. We are committed to helping both you and your child thrive.
Speech & Language Evaluations & Therapy
Speech and language therapy is a specialized service designed to make it easier for your child to talk and connect with the world around them. Starting with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child's unique strengths and needs, we address how they say sounds clearly, help them learn new words and build sentences, and teach them to speak smoothly without stuttering.
We also specialize in supporting Gestalt Language Processors, helping children who communicate through scripts or phrases to break those down into original, flexible language. By also focusing on the social skills needed to make friends and share ideas, our goal is to build your child's confidence in all aspects of communication.
Dyslexia Evaluations & Therapy
Dyslexia therapy is a specialized, effective way to build the skills necessary for fluent reading. Beginning with a comprehensive evaluation to identify your child’s specific reading profile and unique learning needs, we use the evidence-based Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach—the 'gold standard' for treating dyslexia. This method helps the dyslexic brain learn to read by building foundational skills step-by-step.
Our therapy is structured, personalized, and engaging. We use multi-sensory learning (sight, sound, and touch) to help reading rules stick. We focus on mastery, ensuring your child fully understands one skill before moving to the next. We are dedicated to unlocking your child’s reading potential and transforming their frustration into academic success.
Parent Coaching & Advocacy
Caregivers play a vital role in their child's development. We are committed to partnering closely with you, using a comprehensive parent coaching approach to provide the knowledge and tools needed to support your child's communication skills every day, even outside of our sessions.
We also offer family advocacy to bridge the gap between home and school. We help you work effectively with school staff, ensuring your child receives consistent support both in our clinic and in their educational environment.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Jess Schneider, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Jess is a dedicated speech-language pathologist who specializes in providing speech, language, and literacy support that perfectly fits the busy lives of families in the Sioux Falls area.
Throughout her career, Jess recognized a clear need for flexible, highly specialized support that extends beyond standard clinic hours and typical school-based services. She understands that navigating the world of special education and therapy can often feel overwhelming for parents. Jess founded this practice specifically to remove those hurdles, focusing on personalized, one-on-one quality care to ensure every family feels supported and empowered.
As a doctorally-prepared SLP and an Orton-Gillingham trained provider, Jess brings advanced, evidence-based knowledge in speech and dyslexia therapy to unlock your child's full potential.
“Play is our brain's favorite way of learning.”
~ Diane Ackerman
Are You Ready to Get Started with Speech Therapy?
Step One: Consultation
Begin with a Free Consultation:
We will discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and determine if an evaluation is the right next step for your child.
We can schedule your first appointment during this call.
Step TWO: Evaluation
A comprehensive evaluation helps us pinpoint your child’s strengths and areas where they need help.
You will receive a detailed report with all results and clear recommendations on the next steps, so you can decide if therapy services are right for your family.
Step THREE: Treatment
We work together to create a personalized treatment plan based on your child's specific strengths and challenges. We also work together to include specific goals you have for your child as the caregiver. Therapy sessions will then begin, in person or online, focusing on these specific skills, and we will create a simple home program to maximize progress between appointments.
Insurance & Billing
Currently accepting private pay.
Insurance pending
What are the benefits of private pay?
No hidden fees
Avoid co-pays and high deductibles
Customized treatment planning
1:1 quality services with a dedicated speech-language therapist