Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
Norwood, Hingham & Surrounding Areas
Speech and language therapy supports children in connecting, expressing themselves, and understanding the world around them.
Communication is more than just talking; it includes understanding language, sharing ideas, expressing oneself, using gestures, engaging socially, and connecting with others in meaningful ways. At our practice, we honor all forms of communication and take a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based and child-led approach that builds on each child’s unique strengths.
How We Can Support Your Child
Our speech-language pathologists partner with families to support communication in ways that feel authentic, functional, and empowering.
We may support your child with:
- Receptive & expressive language
Understanding language and expressing thoughts, ideas, and needs - Speech sound development
Producing sounds more clearly to support overall intelligibility - Early development (infants & toddlers)
Supporting foundations for communication – both verbal and non-verbal, supporting social-emotional connection and play and interaction skills - Social communication & connection
Building skills for interaction, play, perspective-taking, conversations, and friendships - Fluency (stuttering)
Supporting confident and comfortable communication - Motor speech (including apraxia)
Coordinating movements needed for speech production - Executive functioning
Supporting planning, executing and completing daily tasks and goals - Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Supporting access to communication through low- and high-tech systems, while honoring all communication methods - Gestalt Language Acquisition
Supporting progression from communicating with scripts to self-generated language through the Natural Language Acquisition approach - Social Emotional Learning
Supporting emotional awareness, expression, and connection with others
Our Approach
We meet children where they are. Therapy sessions are play-based, relationship-focused, and guided by each child’s interests.
Our approach includes:
- Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based care
- Respect for all forms of communication
- Child-led sessions that prioritize engagement and connection
- Collaboration with caregivers to support communication in daily life
We focus on helping children feel heard, understood, and confident in how they communicate.
What Therapy May Look Like
Speech therapy is individualized and dynamic. Sessions may include play, conversation, storytelling, movement, and interactive activities.
Progress may look like:
- Increased confidence expressing wants, needs, and ideas
- Expanded language and vocabulary
- Improved clarity or ease of communication
- Greater engagement in play and social interactions
Every child communicates differently, and all communication is valued.
Evaluations and Individualized Care
Our process starts with a free intake call to learn more about your child and your concerns. If recommended, we will complete an evaluation to better understand your child’s communication profile, strengths, and goals.
We may assess:
- Language understanding and expression
- Speech sound development
- Social communication
- Play and interaction skills
- Fluency and voice
- Executive functioning
- Use of AAC, if appropriate
From there, we develop an individualized plan that supports meaningful communication across environments. We also collaborate with schools and other providers when helpful.
Partnering With Families
Caregivers are an essential part of the process. We prioritize collaboration, communication, and practical strategies that fit naturally into your everyday routines.
When to Reach Out
We are here to support you if your child’s communication feels challenging or different from what you expected,
You might consider speech therapy if your child needs support around:
- Expressing wants, needs, or ideas
- Understanding language or following directions
- Being understood or frustration when communicating
- Engaging with peers or maintaining interactions
- Experiencing stuttering
- Using or exploring alternative ways to communicate
Not every child needs a diagnosis to benefit from support. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to talk through your concerns.
Our team is here to support your child’s communication journey. If you have questions or would like to learn more, reach out to our team to get started.