Speech Therapy in Orlando, FL

Oasis Speech offers live speech therapy by video for Orlando children and adults, from Winter Park and College Park to Winter Garden and Windermere. Sessions are one-on-one with Sherry Owais, M.A., CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist licensed in Florida, with a special focus on autism.

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Autism and Communication: What Therapy Works On

Autistic children communicate in many ways, and therapy starts with how your child communicates now. Sherry builds goals around what matters at home, such as:

  • Asking for what they want or need, and saying "no" or "help" in a way others understand

  • Taking turns in play and short back-and-forth conversations

  • Following routines and directions with visual supports

  • Sharing interests and connecting with family and friends

Sessions follow your child's interests. If your child loves trains, the trains come to therapy.

Parents Are Part of Every Session

Video therapy happens at home, where daily routines happen. Sherry coaches you during the session, so you can use the same strategies at breakfast, bath time and in the car.

Orlando child asking for a snack with a picture card during speech therapy practice at home

Free Autism Support From UCF CARD

The UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities offers free consultation, training, and resource referrals to Central Florida families. It doesn't provide therapy, but it's a strong resource alongside it, especially for school and home routines.

Using Step Up For Students

Autism is one of the qualifying diagnoses for Florida's Unique Abilities scholarship, and many Orlando families use it for therapy. See our Step Up For Students guide.

Orange County Public Schools

Most Orlando children attend Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Autistic students often qualify for speech and language services through an IEP. To ask for an evaluation, write to your child's school and the OCPS ESE office. Our Florida school evaluation guide has a sample letter and the deadlines.

Under 3? Central Florida Early Steps

For babies and toddlers in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, Florida's early intervention program is Central Florida Early Steps, run through Orlando Health's Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families. Anyone can make a referral, including parents, and Early Steps can run alongside private therapy.

Insurance for Orlando Families

  • UnitedHealthcare, including Charter, Navigate, NexusACO, Neighborhood Health Partnership, and UnitedHealthcare of Florida plans

  • Aetna: PPO, HMO, EPO, Managed Choice, First Health and Meritain

  • Curative

  • Step Up For Students (FES-UA)

  • Self-pay: $250 for an evaluation, $85 for a 30-minute session

We aren't in-network with Florida Medicaid or KidCare plans right now. See the full insurance list.

Orlando FAQ

  • No. Sherry evaluates communication and doesn't diagnose autism. If you have a diagnosis, send it along, since it helps with Step Up and insurance.

  • Often, yes. For young children, much of the session is Sherry coaching you while you play, so your child doesn't need to sit still for 30 minutes.

  • Is there an office in Orlando?

  • Yes. Sherry works with adults on aphasia after a stroke, stuttering and cognitive-communication. See our adult services.

Talk With Us About Your Child

It takes about two minutes. We check your benefits first, then call you to set up the evaluation. Prefer to talk? Call (863) 663-2944.

Serving Orange County and all of Florida by video. See all our Florida service areas.

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