A Step Above Pediatric Therapy

A Step Above Pediatric Therapy is a Speech Therapist in Lawrenceville, GA. The clinic provides speech‑language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy and social‑skills groups for children with developmental delays or disorders throughout the Metro‑Atlanta area. Services include expressive and receptive oral and written communication, stuttering and fluency treatment, child apraxia of speech, orofacial myofunctional therapy, articulation, AAC, auditory processing, play skills, handwriting without tears, fine‑motor development, visual perception, sensory integration, gross‑motor physiotherapy, gait and mobility, sports readiness, balance, range of motion and feeding/swallowing therapy. The practice holds a 4.90 rating.

Founded by Ms. Shamara Walker, M.S., CCC‑SLP, who earned her training at Columbia University and began practicing as a board‑certified speech pathologist, the clinic opened its first location in 2007. A Step Above Pediatric Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, family‑centered approach, keeping patients and their families fully informed from the initial evaluation through ongoing therapy. The team implements evidence‑based methods such as the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship‑based (DIR) Floortime model, Zones of Regulation, the Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S.) feeding approach, Handwriting Without Tears, Therapeutic Listening, pediatric yoga, collaborative problem solving and structured social‑skills groups. Treatment is delivered in a safe, kid‑friendly environment with individual office spaces, and the practice also offers a HIPAA‑compliant telehealth platform for remote sessions.

With a focus on individualized, results‑driven care, A Step Above Pediatric Therapy stands out for its comprehensive suite of pediatric therapy services and its commitment to evidence‑based practice, helping families in Lawrenceville and the surrounding Metro‑Atlanta community achieve measurable progress.