THE HIDDEN GEM DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

Rooted in Potential.
Growing with Confidence.

Individualized, play-based pediatric speech and language services and practical caregiver support designed to help every child’s communication skills shine.

Pediatric Speech Therapy Services

Individualized support for your child’s unique communication strengths and needs, with caregivers included every step of the way.

Early Communication & Language Development

Support for gestures, first words, combining words, and building meaningful communication during everyday routines.

Fluency
Support

Support for children who stutter, with an emphasis on comfortable communication, confidence, and practical strategies for children and caregivers.

Speech Sound
Development

Play-based support for articulation and phonological patterns to help children produce speech sounds more clearly.

Social Communication & Pragmatic Language

Support for understanding social cues, participating in conversations, maintaining topics, considering others’ perspectives, and building meaningful connections.

Receptive & Expressive Language

Support for understanding language, using words and sentences, and communicating thoughts, needs, and ideas.

Caregiver Consultations &
Coaching

Practical guidance and individualized strategies to help families support communication during everyday routines.

The Hidden Gem Difference

Thoughtful, individualized care that supports the whole child and equips families with practical tools for everyday communication.

Holistic Growth

We look beyond isolated skills to support communication, confidence, connection, and participation in everyday life.

Family-Centered Care

Caregivers are valued partners and receive practical strategies they can use during everyday routines to support communication beyond therapy sessions.

Evidence-Based Excellence

Services are guided by current research, clinical expertise, and each child’s individual strengths, needs, and family priorities.

Meet Temeka

Temeka Tillman, M.S., CCC-SLP

Owner & Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

With 22 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, Temeka is passionate about helping children strengthen the communication skills they need to connect, participate, and grow with confidence. Her approach is individualized, play-based, and grounded in each child’s strengths and needs.

She partners closely with caregivers, combining clinical expertise with practical strategies families can use during everyday routines. Temeka is also a Certified Happy Talk Song & Sign™ Instructor, supporting early communication through music, movement, signs, and caregiver education.

Credentials

◆ Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas
◆ ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
◆ Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
◆ Certified Happy Talk Song & Sign™ Instructor

What Happens Next?

Getting started is simple. Here’s what to expect after you submit your inquiry.

01

Submit the Speech Therapy Inquiry Form

Tell me a little about your child, your communication concerns, and the type of support you’re seeking.

02

Complete a Complimentary Consultation

During a brief call, we’ll discuss your child’s communication, your priorities, and whether services may be a good fit.

03

Determine the Best Next Step

Together, we’ll decide whether speech therapy, caregiver support, or another resource best fits your child’s current needs.

Ready to Help Your Child Shine?

Complete the Speech Therapy Inquiry Form to share your child’s needs and take the first step toward individualized support.