I like you just the way you are.

Welcome to our therapy clinic based on the teachings of Mister Rogers. We lead with love and respect and strive to create an environment conducive to developing confident communicators and families. 1-4-3 means "I love you" and we hope your child feels that when when you walk in the door.
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About

We are so glad you're here!

Hi neighbor! Welcome to 143 Speech Therapy within the Des Moines Therapy Neighborhood. The lead clinician, Megan Tucker brings her 12 years of pediatric experience in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and schools to build a comprehensive and collaborative approach to your child's therapy plan. Informed, child-led approaches result in transformative speech therapy for children! Megan's approach merges the joy of play with evidence-based techniques to nurture your child's speech and language development. At 143 Speech Therapy, we understand that every child is unique and have their own special interests. We focus on developing a trusting relationship with you and your child by designing our therapy sessions to the individual needs of the child and family, interests, and developmental milestones. Through this model, we will empower you to understand and support your child's language journey! Whether your child needs support with articulation, language comprehension, social communication, or fluency, we're here to guide them on their journey to success. Explore our website to learn more about our services, get to know Megan, and discover how we can empower your child to communicate effectively and thrive in every aspect of life. Schedule a consultation today to learn more!
Megan Tucker
Speech and Language Pathologist

Services

  • Speech Sound Disorders
  • Gestalt Language Processing
  • Language Development
  • Articulation
  • Aug. and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Stuttering
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Approaches

  • Child Lead Therapy
  • Stages of Natural Language Acquisition
  • Play Therapy
  • Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing

Testimonials

“We met Megan in '21 due to my daughter needing speech services and she was just fantastic! She made my daughter feel comfortable and loved. Then needed her for my son. He never opened up to anyone but adored Megan! He would only say "bubbles" for her.”

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143 Speech Therapy

West Des Moines, IA 50265-2587

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