Welcome to Shine On Pediatric Therapy, PLLC!
Helping children shine through communication!
We are both an office-based and in-home speech and language therapy service for your therapy needs serving the Lake Zurich area and surrounding communities. Our highly trained clinical provider will develop a specialized treatment plan that is unique to your child so that they can reach their highest potential, reach developmental milestones, and shine on! Our provider is committed to providing exceptional care so that your child can be successful at school and in life.
If you feel your child could benefit from speech and language services, please contact us to request an appointment today. We offer comprehensive screenings, assessments/ evaluations, and treatment to strengthen your child's communication and fulfill their needs.
Deanna Vanstedum (MHS., CCC-SLP/L) has been a pediatric speech-language pathologist since 2018. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders at Elmhurst University. She continued her education at Governors State University and earned her Master's degree of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She has experience working in a school setting in early childhood education and a pediatric outpatient setting, working with children from early childhood through high school age. Her experiences include working with children with autism, Down syndrome, and developmental delays, as well as children with sensory processing needs. She specializes in incorporating augmentative and alternative communication and focusing sessions on child-led, play-based activities that are tailored specifically to each child’s unique needs. She enjoys working in healthcare and working with children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, trying new restaurants, going to the movies, taking her dogs to the park, and spending time with family.
Play based, child-led approach
Family-centered approach
Building strong foundations for successful communication for life
Coming soon September 2026! Check back for more details!
If you think your child would benefit from a small group session that targets expanding language, increasing vocabulary and enhances social skills through interactions and turn-taking, then this group may be for you!
Will be offering two groups that meet weekly!
1-2 Year Old Group
3-4 Year Old Group
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT?
With larger companies taking over, we instead offer a family owned company that has a focus on compassion and taking the time to learn our clients and devote the time they need through an individualized treatment plan.