Welcome to
Rewilding
Speech Therapy
Where communication grows naturally—sparked by joy, rooted in connection.
Serving families in Lawrence, Topeka, and the surrounding Kansas communities.
Our Approach
Everyone deserves a voice—through words, signs, gestures, pictures, or devices.
Support, in real life.
Communication thrives in authentic spaces that are personally meaningful.
- Adult groups for connection, practice, and support
- Parent coaching with everyday strategies applied to your real life
- Community-based sessions in natural environments
AAC
Augmentative & Alternative Communication provides another way to communicate—through gestures, pictures, or devices.
- Integrated into real-life experiences
- Modeled with joy and curiosity, not drills
- A tool that grows alongside speech, never replacing it
Gestalt Language Processing
Some people learn language in scripts or chunks—a natural, valid way of learning.
- Celebrating scripts as meaningful communication
- Guiding growth from scripts to flexible, spontaneous language
- Rooted in play, joy, and connection instead of correction
What Makes Us Different
A neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors each person's unique communication style on their timeline.
Neurodiversity-Affirming
We honor each person's unique communication style. Our role is to support and celebrate who they are—not to change them.
Every form of expression is valid and meaningful. We create spaces where authentic communication can flourish naturally, on each child's own timeline.
"Communication grows best when rooted in acceptance and joy"
Specialized in AAC
AAC is a bridge to connection that grows alongside speech.
Parent Partnership
You know your child best. We equip you with practical strategies that work in real moments—downtown, at the grocery store, or exploring nature together.
Communication Coaching
Sessions meet you where life happens—downtown, at the grocery store, or exploring nature—building skills in the moments that matter most.
Our Goal for Every Family
We want your child to feel confident, connected, and understood—building independence, joy, and connection to your family.
Meet Kailey
"Rewilding is restoring what is natural. For us, it means nurturing communication so it can grow wild, true, and free."
Kailey Petrehn
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.A., CCC-SLP • Founder & Owner
Kailey is a Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to creating joyful, nature-inspired spaces where communication can flourish.
With specialized training in AAC and Gestalt Language Processing, she brings a neurodiversity-affirming approach to every session—creating supportive environments where children and families can discover and celebrate their natural communication styles.
Areas of Expertise
Special Interests
- Masters in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Payment & Insurance
Do you take insurance?
Rewilding Speech is a cash-pay practice, which means payment is due at the time of service.
Can I use my insurance benefits?
Yes! While we don't bill insurance directly, we can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company. Depending on your plan, you may receive partial reimbursement for out-of-network services.
How do I know if my plan will cover it?
Since coverage varies, we recommend calling your insurance provider and asking about your out-of-network speech therapy benefits. Here are some helpful questions to ask:
- Do I have out-of-network benefits for speech therapy?
- What is my deductible, and how much of it has been met?
- What percentage of the session fee will be reimbursed once my deductible is met?
- Is there a limit on the number of speech therapy sessions covered per year?
- Do I need a referral or pre-authorization for speech therapy?
- How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?