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Jean Hawney

CCC-SLP, BC-S, CLL

Lactation Specialist | Speech-Language Pathologist

Background

Jean Hawney is a board-certified pediatric swallowing specialist and lactation consultant specializing in feeding challenges in infants and children with complex medical histories. As the founder of Little Eaters & Talkers, she is known for her concierge-style care, caregiver coaching, and evidence-based, real-world feeding solutions.

Specialties

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Difficulty with attention and engagement

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Neurodivergence (e.g. ASD - ADHD)

Medically complex

Genetic & birth conditions (e.g. Down syndrome - cerebral palsy)

Allergies and food sensitivities

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Delayed play skills (e.g. pretend - functional)

Feeding tube support and weaning

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Myofunctional disorders (mouth breathing - snoring - drooling)

Speech milestones

Limited social interaction with peers

Oral habits (e.g. pacifier use - thumb or digit sucking habits - blanket sucking)

AAC

Prematurity

Language milestones

Social communication

Education & Training

CCC-SLP, BC-S, CLL

Insurance

Superbill for reimbursement

Out-of-network

Languages

English

Spanish

Affirming Care

Neurodiversity Affirming

Trauma Informed

LGBTQIA+

Contact

Provider Website

(832) 304-3506

Service Areas

6300 West Loop South, Suite 290
Bellaire, Texas

Popular Courses

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Courses for Parents

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For Providers

VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness

A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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For Parents For Families

Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]

For Parents For Families

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes + Birth & Parenting Preparation Classes

Since 2002, Prenatal Yoga Center has offered expert-led prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, and parenting preparation classes for expectant and new families. Our evidence-based PYC Method blends functional movement, childbirth education, and community to help students prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and build confidence for the journey into parenthood. We offer in-studio, livestream, hybrid, […]

For Parents

Feeding for Function

So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]

For Parents

Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey

To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]