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Helping Children Find Their Voice — Right Here at Home

Individualized speech and language therapy for children throughout Chaffee County and surrounding mountain communities. In-home visits, telehealth, and school collaboration — designed around your child, your family, and your life here in the Arkansas Valley.

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Every child deserves the opportunity to communicate confidently.

At Breaking Barriers LLC, we provide individualized speech and language therapy that helps children build communication skills, strengthen connections with the people they love, and reach their full potential — in the classroom, at home, and in their community.

We're not a big clinic. We're your neighbor, and we're here because children in this valley deserve access to quality care without a two-hour drive.

What We Help With

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What We Help With 〰️

Speech Sound Disorders

When sounds are difficult to produce or words are hard to understand, we build clarity and confidence one sound at a time.

Articulation Therapy

Targeted practice to help your child produce sounds clearly and be understood by friends, teachers, and family.

Early Intervention

The earliest years are the most powerful. If you have concerns about your toddler's communication, don't wait — reach out now.

Social Communication

Supporting children who find it challenging to connect, take turns in conversation, or navigate social situations.

School Collaboration

We work closely with teachers, special educators, and school teams to support your child across every setting.

Language Delays & Disorders

For children who are late to talk, struggle to express themselves, or have difficulty understanding others.

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More Than Therapy.
A Partnership.

  • Individualized treatment plans — no two children are the same, and your child's therapy shouldn't be either

  • One-on-one attention every session — no groups, no compromises

  • Flexible scheduling — in-home visits and telehealth that fit your family's life

  • Faster access — no waitlists, no referral required

  • You're a partner, not a bystander — parents receive home practice guidance after every single session

  • Collaboration with schools — we talk to your child's teachers so nothing falls through the cracks

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Kind Words

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Kind Words 〰️

  • "I've had the privilege of working with Kristine in a professional manner for 8 years. I can honestly say that as a speech language pathologist she goes above and beyond to provide excellent services to each of her school districts. She takes culture, student needs and geographical limitations into account when working with each student to ensure they get individualized, personal services. Choosing Breaking Barriers for your schools speech therapy needs will be a choice you can stand behind."

    — Bradee A Axmaker, Itinerant Pediatric Physical Therapist, Axmaker Pediatrics L.L.C

  • "Kristine Beard of Breaking Barriers LLC has delivered an incredible service to the children of the Lower Yukon School District. Kristine is the best Certified Speech and Language Services provider I have ever worked with. What has impressed me the most about Kristine is her authentic style that engages students, families and cooperating staff. Administrators are thrilled to have her at their sites as she is low maintenance and high return on investment. Kristine is the ultimate professional. Kristine's writing and communication is flawless, along with her commitment to serving students."

    — Gene Stone, Superintendent of Lower Yukon School District

  • "We are proud to have Breaking Barriers LLC as the main Speech Service provider for our students. Breaking Barriers are some of the most dedicated and talented therapists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have worked with Kristine as a teacher and now as the Director for our district. Kristine and her team are patient and kind and very knowledgeable. We are so thankful for the therapists and the wonderful people who are able to provide services to advance the communication of both verbal and nonverbal students. I have seen exponential growth of the students under the tenacious tutelage of the staff at Breaking Barriers."

    — Phoebe Walton, Lower Yukon Special Education Director

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to talk about your child's communication goals. No referral needed. No pressure. Just a real conversation about how we can help.

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