Personalized speech and lactation support for Quad Cities families

Helping Quad Cities children communicate, feed, and thrive.

LEAP Speech & Lactation provides speech-language therapy and breastfeeding support for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children across the Quad Cities in-home. We partner with caregivers to support feeding, speech, and language development with clarity, confidence, and care.

You don’t have to navigate feeding or communication concerns alone.

Emily O’Kane, MS CCC-SLP, CBS

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Serving Quad Cities Area families in the comfort of your home.

Care is personalized and unhurried, without insurance restrictions. Superbills are available for families seeking reimbursement.

Services We Offer

We provide speech-language therapy and lactation support for infants, young children, and their caregivers.

If you’re wondering:

• “Is my toddler not talking much yet?”

• “Is my child hard to understand?”

• “Is my school-aged child struggling with speech sounds, language, or classroom communication?”

• “Why do feedings feel painful, stressful, or exhausting?”

You’re not alone — and support can help.

Our services are designed to be respectful, responsive, and family-centered, with a focus on practical strategies that fit into everyday routines.

Learn more about speech and feeding support.

You may benefit from support if your child:

• is not yet talking or using many words
• is difficult to understand
• is frustrated when trying to communicate
• has trouble with feeding or chewing
• struggles with breastfeeding or bottle feeding
• you feel unsure about their development

Why LEAP?

At LEAP Speech & Lactation, our name reflects our mission. We Listen, Empower, Affirm, and Partner with caregivers to support meaningful growth in feeding, speech, and communication.

Families choose LEAP because we offer:

• Compassionate, evidence-based care that is individualized to your child and family

• Collaboration and practical strategies you can confidently use in everyday routines

• Support that builds confidence, not pressure or overwhelm

Services are available through in-home pediatric speech therapy and lactation support throughout the Quad Cities, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Eldridge, DeWitt, Geneseo, Blue Grass, and surrounding communities.

Ready to LEAP?

If you have questions about lactation, speech skills, or language development — we’d love to connect.

Schedule a free consultation today.

Schedule a free consultation to talk through your concerns and see if support feels right for your family.