My Message of Remembrance & Hope on the 25th Year Anniversary of 9/11.

May we remember the brave first responders who lost their lives to help others. May we remember the loved parents who lost their lives to provide for their families. May we remember the helpful service workers who lost their lives to support the city. May we remember the bright young people whose lives and dreams were cut short.

As I reflect back on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 , I remember ..

It was a beautiful Tuesday morning. One of those spectacular fall days. Everyone recalls the expansive, clear, blue skies that day. The perfect fall air that lingers during the first few weeks of September. Kids returning to school and parents traveling back to work, after a long holiday.

A feeling of fresh, new beginnings floated in the air.

I was starting my first day as a student clinician at New York University. I was ready, bright eyed and ready to conquer the world – one patient at a time.

I did not get to start with my first patients that day.

To be honest, I can’t even remember when the clinic did start back up again.

The next few hours, days and weeks were a complete blur.

I spent that day frantically calling and searching for my friends and family. Thankfully, all my people made it to safety that day. Some ran down 80 flights of stairs and onto a ferry for that safety. I am forever grateful.

I will never forget … those that we lost … lives forever changed … On this 25th anniversary, I look towards – HOPE. A HOPE for a future of peace – for all the future generations of children.

I invite us to remember and hold in the light the lives forever changed that day. I invite us to move forward on a path that is grounded in love. I invite us to harness the power of hope – propelling us towards a better future.

A future filled with hope, peace, love for all future generations.

I am deeply honored and privileged to be serving and supporting this beautifully diverse and accepting community of people that call Lower Manhattan and New York City their home – for the last 25 years.

I always hold this community very close to my heart.

I look forward to blossoming together – now and into the future!

Let’s use hope and love – to guide us into a bright future!

Sincerely,

Heather Lynn Boerner MA CCC/SLP

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If you are ready to experience the difference in personalized, holistic, neuroaffirming care today – reach out to the Chatty Child Team today – we are here to help you navigate this path.

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Your child doesn’t need to struggle alone. With the right support, they can build the communication skills and confidence that makes learning joyful, friendships easier, and confidence possible.

Holistic Speech, Feeding & Occupational Therapy Services for Children in NYC

At Chatty Child, we support children as they develop the communication, cognitive, and social-emotional skills that help them thrive at home, in school, and in their community. Our approach looks at the whole child, recognizing that language development is deeply connected to learning, relationships, and self-confidence.

Our services include:

Speech Therapy – Individualized, play-based support for language development, speech clarity, social communication, and everyday confidence.
InterAct – A storytelling and play-centered program that strengthens language, imagination, and connection through shared narrative experiences.
Mindfulness classes for all ages – support for emotional, sensory and self regulation, curated classes using mindfulness and meditation practices
Occupational Therapy – Support for sensory processing, motor development, and independence in daily routines and self-care skills.
hum studios – Mindfulness and compassion-based classes that foster emotional awareness, regulation, and accessibility for children of all ages.
Teletherapy – Flexible virtual speech and occupational therapy services available throughout New York State.
Tutoring – Personalized academic support focused on reading, writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Functional Nutrition – Developmental support strategies that use nutrition-informed approaches to support regulation, attention, and overall well-being.
Consulting – Collaborative guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators to support consistency across home, school, and community environments.
Group Programs – Small-group sessions that build communication, social interaction, and emotional skills through guided peer engagement.

Meet Heather Boerner, Trusted Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist & Feeding Specialist in NYC

Heather Boerner, MA, CCC-SLP, is a licensed, nationally certified speech-language pathologist with over 23 years of experience supporting children through pediatric speech therapy in NYC. Her clinical work is shaped by training in mindfulness, a trauma-informed perspective, and her lived experience as a neurodiverse, differently-abled individual. These elements inform her deeply responsive, whole-child and neuro-affirming approaches to care.

Motivated by her personal journey, Heather founded Chatty Child Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, PLLC. The practice is built on creativity, collaboration, and individualized support. She works closely with schools through classroom observations and team meetings to ensure children receive consistent, coordinated care. Heather is also the author of Carrie the Colorful Chameleon, a children’s book created to encourage confidence, curiosity, and connection.

Heather and her team offer in-person therapy at the Tribeca clinic and virtual services throughout New York State. Together, they help children build the communication skills, confidence, and self-advocacy abilities they need to thrive in school and beyond.