Little Pod Speech & Feeding
 

Hi there! My name is Kyarra and I am a board certified speech-language pathologist currently serving families in Orange County, California. I specialize in infant feeding, breastfeeding, and pediatric speech delays. All services can be provided in the comfort of your home or at our clinic located in Irvine. I’d love to help you and your little one thrive and navigate the world of feeding and communication.

Have questions? Call me at (714) 202-6216 or connect via email at info@littlepodspeech.com

 
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Services & Support

 
 
 

FEEDING

  • Breastfeeding challenges (e.g., breast pain during feeding, positioning)

  • Bottle feeding challenges (e.g., bottle refusal/aversion, gulping while drinking)

  • Oral motor skills (e.g., poor latch, poor suction on nipple)

  • Reversing volume-driven feeding

  • Reducing aspiration risk

  • Improving feeding outcomes

COMMUNICATION

  • Delayed speech

  • Poor ability to communicate wants and needs

  • Unable to follow direction or understand what others are saying


 Not sure if your child needs speech therapy? See below for communication milestones:

6 months old: Babbling or cooing

12 months old: Saying single words, using gestures, or pointing to items

18 months old: Combining words and not demonstrating regression in communication

2 years old: Using more than 50 words and using 2-3-word phrases or sentences

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WHAT OTHER FAMILIES ARE SAYING

My son loved the sessions, was always ready to work with Kyarra. His progress was noticeable and his confidence grew. She is a lovely person with an amazing talent and a great demeanor for young children. It is evident she is doing something she was meant to do.
— M. Sarmiento
Not only is Kyarra knowledgeable and professional, but she has the patience and flexibility to work through any situations that may arise. I highly recommend Kyarra.
— G. Alvarez
Thanks to Kyarra’s compassionate guidance and unwavering support, my daughter has made remarkable strides in her speech development. We are forever grateful for her role in our daughter’s journey toward confident communication and development.
— S. Bidayan

 

 
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