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First Connect Pediatric Therapy

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In-Home Pediatric Speech Therapy | Newport News, Hampton & Yorktown VA

Neurodiversity-affirming care serving children & families in Yorktown, Poquoson and surrounding communities. We come to you!

Expert Speech Therapy for Autism, Apraxia, AAC & Feeding Disorders

At First Connect Pediatric Therapy, PLLC, we provide high quality, personalized speech and language therapy services for children ages 18-months and older in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Poquoson and surrounding communities.

We provide ADOS-2 testing, the gold standard for autism evaluation to ensure you child receives the most accurate support possible.

Meet our therapists with over 20 years combined experience.

Book a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and how we can support your family!

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Children enjoying group play therapy session at First Connect

Why Choose First Connect?

At First Connect Pediatric Therapy we are passionate about providing expert, personalized care to children and families in a way that is convenient, affordable, and accessible while also being totally devoted to the patient experience. As a small, family-owned practice, we are able to provide a level of care, flexibility and attention that larger clinics simply cannot match. You and your child will work directly with the owners and lead therapists, Lindsey and Cherie, who have over 20 years of combined experience in pediatric speech therapy. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients and their families to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child.

We take a holistic approach to therapy which means we not only assess/treat your child's speech and language skills, but look at other aspects of development that may be impacting their quality of life. This may include your child's sleep, nutrition, activity level, and socialization.

We treat every child as a unique individual and tailor therapy to their personal needs and challenges. Start your child's journey to improved communication and quality of life with us today!

What Families Are Saying

"Cherie has provided exceptional care for my son over the past two years. The progress he has made under her guidance has been incredible; he has transitioned from being shy and nonspeaking to a social, confident and talkative child. Her dedication to our son's growth and her support for our whole family has been invaluable. She is a vital part of our lives."

~ Parent

"Lindsey gave us comfort and support after my son was diagnosed with autism. When we met her for the evaluation, I felt understood rather than judged. She helped my son progress from pointing and making noises to talking non‑stop."

~ Parent

"Lindsey supported our son's growth in both speech and feeding skills. She goes above and beyond with research, book recommendations, and nutrition guidance. I am beyond grateful and blessed to have her services."

~ Parent

ASHA CCC-SLP certified speech language pathologist credentialChildhood apraxia of speech treatment specialist certificationNatural Language Acquisition NLA trained clinician for gestalt language processing and autismVirginia Department of Health Professions licensed speech therapist