Our Therapeutic Approach

Child-led, play-based therapy that honors each child's unique communication journey

Play-Based, Child-Led Therapy

Our therapy is rooted in child-led, play-based experiences that use a child's intrinsic motivation and strengths to support communication development.

We create joyful, fun and engaging opportunities for growth through a sensory based approach that fosters authentic communication and connection.

We partner closely with families and use a parent coaching model to help caregivers support language development at home and in the community.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

We honor and celebrate neurodiversity. Our approach recognizes that every child communicates differently, and we meet each child where they are on their unique developmental journey.

We treat every child as a unique individual and tailor therapy to their personal needs, challenges, and strengths.

Advanced Trainings & Specializations

  • ADOS-2 Testing (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
  • Early Childhood Language Development
  • Expressive and Receptive Language Delays
  • Articulation and Phonology
  • NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) trained clinician through the Meaningful Speech Course on Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing
  • Meaningful Speech Certification-Gestalt Language Processing & AAC
  • Meaningful Speech Language Sampling Course
  • Sensory trained clinician through the Inside Out Sensory Certificate (Level 1 and 2 trained)
  • PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) certification for treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS); Level 1: Introduction and Level 2: Bridging
  • Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing by Edythe Strand
  • Oral Placement Therapy techniques through Talk Tools
  • SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding Certification Program
  • Get Permission Approach to Supporting Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
Meet Our Team →
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