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As a treating pediatric speech-language pathologist and clinic owner, I conduct a combination of both in-person and online speech therapy in NYC. These therapy sessions are available for all ages and abilities every week.  Ms. Heather’s online speech therapy is rooted and grounded in play, imagination, and exploration of literacy, science, social games, and immersive… Continue reading Beyond Flashcards: How Online Speech Therapy in NYC Uses Play and Imagination to Keep Kids Engaged

I am a pediatric speech therapist who has worked within both the school systems and private outpatient clinics, prior to opening my own comprehensive, private speech therapy practice in New York City. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I have also been the recipient of therapeutic services within various models and locations, including medical institutions, schools,… Continue reading School Speech Therapy vs Private Speech Therapy in NYC: What’s the Difference?

This week in my pediatric practice, many of my adolescent patients expressed feelings and emotions of fear. They expressed anxiety and worry over the many young lives lost in the devastating Texas floods on July 4th, 2025. My heart goes out to all the people and families affected by this natural disaster. May you have… Continue reading How Can Loving-Kindness Meditations & Mindfulness Help Children Process Scary Events: A Unique Approach From A Pediatric Speech Therapist in NYC

When I begin treating a child and their family at my clinic in Tribeca, New York. I start with a thoughtful case history interview process. This includes: gaining insight into the child’s individual birth, medical, educational, and social-emotional history. I explore a child’s inner motivations, curiosities, and desires through caring observations and play. Additionally, I… Continue reading What Does Neurodivergent-Affirming Care Look Like in Practice? A Look at Speech Therapy for Kids in NYC

You may be wondering: How can a speech therapist in NYC help a child with ADHD? First, I invite you to consider that ADHD is not a disorder to be ‘fixed’. Your child just learns differently than others, and that is OK. ADHD is simply a learning difference. It is a different way of thinking,… Continue reading Speech Therapy and ADHD: How A Pediatric Speech Therapist in NYC Can Help Kids Focus, Communicate, and Thrive

From a neurodivergent affirming perspective, ADHD is now widely considered a learning difference to be supported. ADHD is not a learning disorder to be ‘cured’ or ‘fixed.’   An ADHD learner may process the world in unique and creative ways. As a pediatric speech therapist in NYC, I believe these strengths ought to be celebrated and… Continue reading How Meditation & Mindfulness Can Help Your Child with ADHD: A Pediatric Speech Therapist’s Ideas in NYC

As a pediatric speech therapist in NYC (with over 20 years under my belt), one of the most common questions I get asked from parents is … How can I help reinforce my child’s speech therapy goals at home?  At Chatty Child, we work very closely with every parent, caregiver, doctor, and teacher on your… Continue reading Supporting Communication at Home: How Parents Can Become Partners in Pediatric Speech Therapy in NYC

Did you know that some speech therapists also provide feeding therapy in NYC?   Yes, that’s right. Speech-language pathologists are also trained in infant and child feeding development. Some speech-language therapists train additionally in hospitals and clinics to become experts in childhood and/or adult feeding differences.   I have personally gained experience treating infants and young children… Continue reading How Can Speech Therapists Provide Feeding Therapy in NYC for Young Picky Eaters?

Vagus comes from the Latin word meaning “to wander.” This nerve is a long, traversing nerve that travels down through the right and left sides of your body. As a pediatric speech therapist in NYC, I find its gentle influence on voice and emotion especially meaningful in my work. What makes the vagus nerve so… Continue reading The Power of the Vagus Nerve in Holistic Treatment Practices: Viewpoints from a Speech Therapist in NYC

At Chatty Child Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, PLLC, we offer holistic and creative approaches to speech and occupational therapy in NYC, encouraging success and growth towards each child’s personal therapeutic goals. Our holistic approach means that we look at each child as a whole child. We consider each of their unique strengths and differences.… Continue reading Speech and Occupational Therapy in NYC: How They Complement Each Other While Meeting Different Needs