BASED IN ROLESVILLE, NC
Speech & Feeding Therapy
for Babies & Young Children
Serving families in homes and local community centers throughout Rolesville, North Raleigh, and Wake Forest, NC.
Welcome to Balanced Beginnings
We build communication & feeding skills through play!
At Balanced Beginnings, we believe that the foundation for strong communication and feeding skills starts early— and that no family should navigate this journey alone.
We take a playful, child-led approach to support your little one’s development. Whether working on early speech, language, or feeding skills, we bring therapy into your child’s everyday life, meeting them where they feel most comfortable— at home or in the community. Our sessions are engaging, family-focused, and designed to bring new skills into your daily routines.
Our services go beyond individual therapy, offering group enrichment programs and community groups to help families connect, learn, and grow together. By incorporating caregivers and even siblings into the process, we make therapy feel like a part of everyday play!
Pediatric Therapy Services
Balanced Beginnings specializes in providing speech and feeding services for children from birth through 4 years old. Whether you participate in individual therapy sessions or join a group program, we will work together to support your little one’s development!
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Reach early communication milestones through play and child-led therapy sessions.
Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Learn strategies to create safe, comfortable, and stress-free mealtimes for the whole family.
Feeding Enrichment Groups
Explore foods and learn mealtime strategies alongside other families.
Language Enrichment Groups
Engage in sensory activities, music, and active play to build language skills together.
Meet Your Speech & Feeding Therapist
Lauren Huffman, M.A., CCC-SLP
I am a pediatric speech therapist with over 18 years of experience helping children develop the skills they need to communicate, enjoy mealtimes, and thrive. Through my time working in homes, clinics, preschools, and pediatric medical settings, I have had the privilege of supporting little ones and their families at various stages in their journeys.
As a wife and mom to two energetic boys, I understand the deep love—and the worries—that come with parenting! My personal experiences have given me a profound appreciation for the challenges families face when a loved one has communication or feeding difficulties.
My goal is to always take a family-centered approach to therapy, where both the child and caregiver feel supported. Whether you want to meet one-on-one or join a community of people who are in the same boat as you, I am committed to making our time together feel impactful and meaningful.
Outside of work, I love running, yoga, planting flowers, and spending time in the mountains. I look forward to learning more about your family!
Advanced Certifications
Beckman Oral Motor Certified
AEIOU: An Integrative Approach to Comprehensive Feeding Certified
NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) Trained Clinician for Gestalt Language Processing
Robyn Chioda M.Ed. CCC-SLP
I am a dedicated pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of various speech and language disorders in young children up to the age of 5. With a deep passion for supporting early childhood development, I have worked extensively with children facing challenges such as speech and language delays, articulation disorders, language processing difficulties, and social communication concerns. I also believe in creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment to help each child reach their fullest potential, utilizing evidence-based strategies and personalized treatment plans. I am committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families and take pride in being a compassionate and skilled advocate for early speech and language development.
Outside of work, my husband and I love to be outdoors (especially at the beach) and with our 4 dogs, serving our community by volunteering at the local school or hospital with our certified therapy dogs or traveling as much as possible! I look forward to meeting you and getting to know more about your family!
"We can all dance when we find music that we love."
~ Giles Andreae, Giraffes Can't Dance
Let’s Get Started!
Balanced Beginnings travels to serve families in homes and community centers throughout Rolesville, North Raleigh, and Wake Forest, NC.
Step One
Call for a free consultation! If we decide to move forward, you will receive intake paperwork to complete before the first appointment.
Step Two
Schedule an initial evaluation. We will be on the floor, playing with your child as we gather information about their strengths and challenges.
Step Three
Begin speech or feeding therapy! Each session will work toward your family’s goals, and payment for services will be collected each Friday.
Insurance & Billing
Balanced Beginning is a provider for NC Medicaid Direct.
We are not in-network with any private insurance companies. We accept self-pay, HSA, and FSA payments. If requested, we will provide superbills for qualifying speech and feeding therapy services.
Please visit our Helpful Information page for more information about insurance and billing.
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