In-home Speech and Feeding Therapy in Chicago

Neurodiversity-affirming, child-led support for young children.

You’re in the right place if…

You’ve been told to “wait and see,” but your gut is telling you something more support-based and intentional is needed.

Your child communicates differently — whether that looks like fewer words, scripts, big feelings, feeding challenges, or a communication style that doesn’t fit traditional expectations.

You want speech or feeding therapy that respects your child, works within real life routines, and gives you tools you can actually use between sessions.

And you don’t want to spend months on a waitlist just to feel rushed or unheard.

Many Chicago families reach out after long waitlists or therapy that didn’t feel like the right fit.

What Makes Us Different?

With our evidence-based, child-friendly approach, we help children improve speech and language skills in a way that feels natural, fun, and tailored to their needs.

Neurodiversity-affirming & child-led

In-home & real-life based

Parent coaching is built in

More About Us

Our Chicago focus areas

Autism & Communication Support

Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy for autistic children and gestalt language processors.

We support communication development through connection, play, regulation, and meaningful interactions — not compliance or rote drills.
This includes support for gestalt language processing (GLP), early AAC exploration, and language development that respects your child’s natural communication style.

Picky or selective eaters

Pediatric Feeding Therapy

Gentle, relationship-based feeding therapy focused on safety, trust, and progress — without pressure.

Feeding challenges can impact the entire family. Our feeding therapy supports children with selective eating, oral-motor concerns, sensory differences, and mealtime stress using evidence-based, child-led approaches.

Sessions take place in your home, with your food, in your routines.

Autistic children

Gestalt language processors

Children with mixed communication profiles

Families seeking strengths-based support

Families feeling stuck or overwhelmed at mealtimes

Sensory-based feeding challenges

Oral-motor or coordination concerns

Late Talkers & Early Language Development

Support for toddlers and young children who are in the early stages of spoken language or using few words.

We support children who communicate through gestures, sounds, scripts, or emerging words, and families who want guidance that feels supportive and respectful.

Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming and child-led, building language through connection, play, regulation, and everyday routines rather than pressure or drills.

Early language development

Gestures, sounds, or body language

Parent support and guidance

Few or emerging spoken words

Starting Therapy is Simple and Stress-Free

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Schedule a quick fit call

We’ll match your child with the right therapist + review availability.

Complete the Inquiry Form

We’ll respond within one business day with next steps.

Start therapy

Sessions set around your child’s routine — home, daycare, or virtual when needed.

What families are saying

"I worked with Ms. Elena and she did WONDERS for our girl over the year we did speech. Our girl got tested formally by the public school to see if she would still need speech in school and she tested to be at an advanced level thanks to all the help and tools Ms. Elena gave to our family.

- S.R

Lauren was a lifesaver! When my son didn't qualify for speech from the city , Lauren was able to step in quickly and help him. Having home visits made everything work so much smoother . Within a couple of months we saw a big change in our son and he loves Lauren! Would definitely recommend.

- N.C

Meet Our Chicago Team

Lauren Baker

OWNER & FOUNDER

ASHA-certified SLP specializing in neurodiversity-affirming, child-led therapy for autism, communication, and feeding. Lauren builds real-world routines into every plan and partners deeply with families so they feel confident between sessions.

Elena Sorrentino

Speech THerapist
SOS-Trained Feeding Therapist

Chicago-based SLP specializing in Early Intervention (0–3) with a play-based, child-led approach. Elena empowers caregivers with practical strategies rooted in everyday routines.

Ellie Gatz

ASHA-certified, Illinois-licensed pediatric SLP specializing in autism, AAC, and multimodal communication. Ellie uses neurodiversity-affirming, child-led therapy and parent coaching to grow language and self-advocacy at home.