Early language therapy for late talkers and growing communicators
Not saying many words yet? Using words but not putting them together? Hard to follow what your child understands? We help children from 15 months through school age build vocabulary, understand language and express their ideas, through play.
A few details are enough. You don't need a diagnosis or a decision about therapy to reach out.
You might be wondering if your child...
- Says fewer words than other children the same age
- Points, pulls or leads you instead of using words
- Repeats phrases or lines from shows
- Understands more than they can say
- Gets frustrated when others don't understand
Every child develops differently. An evaluation helps us understand what is going on and what might help.
What Is Language Therapy?
Language is more than just words — it's understanding what people say (receptive language) and using words to express yourself (expressive language). Language therapy supports children at every stage, whether they're just starting to talk or working on more complex communication skills.
We focus on building vocabulary, understanding concepts, using grammar, and using language in social situations — all through play, stories, and real-life interactions.
Is This Right for Your Child?
Your child might benefit from language therapy if they:
- •Have a limited vocabulary for their age
- •Have difficulty understanding instructions or questions
- •Use short phrases or sentences for their age
- •Have difficulty with grammar or word order
- •Struggle with social communication or conversations
Support for Late Talkers
If your toddler isn't talking yet or uses fewer words than other children their age, you may have heard the term "late talker." A late talker is a child between 18 and 30 months who has a good understanding of language but uses fewer spoken words than expected for their age.
It's natural to wonder whether your child will "catch up on their own." While some late talkers do, research shows that early support can make a meaningful difference — especially when a child shows signs of frustration, limited gestures, or difficulty understanding what's said to them.
We take a warm, play-based approach that meets your child exactly where they are. Through their favorite toys, books, and activities, we create natural opportunities for language to grow — without pressure, flashcards, or drills.
Signs Your Child May Be a Late Talker
- Using fewer than 50 words by age 2
- Not combining two words together by age 2 (e.g., "more milk," "daddy go")
- Relying mostly on gestures or pointing instead of words
- Showing frustration when they can't communicate what they want
- Not babbling or using many different sounds
Our Approach
We use play-based, child-led strategies that follow your toddler's interests. By creating communication opportunities within activities they already love, we help words emerge naturally and joyfully.
What to Expect
Sessions are fun and low-pressure. We model language, expand on your child's attempts, and build on every sound, gesture, and word. You'll see strategies you can use at home right away.
For Parents
Waiting and wondering is stressful. We'll help you understand where your child is, what to look for, and give you practical tools to support language growth every day — during bath time, meals, and play.
How We Work Together
Understand Your Child
We assess your child's receptive and expressive language skills to understand their strengths and areas for growth.
Follow Their Lead
We use your child's interests — toys, books, games — to create meaningful opportunities for language learning.
Family Coaching
We share practical strategies you can use during everyday routines, without turning every moment at home into a therapy exercise.
Track Progress Together
We monitor growth and adjust our approach based on what's working. Celebrating progress together keeps everyone motivated.
Visiting and payment
475 White Plains Rd, Suite 15, Eastchester, NY 10709, parking lot at the clinic. Virtual sessions anywhere in New York State.
Therapy from $165 per 30 minutes.
Evaluations: speech or language only $275, speech and language $325.
Cigna in-network. New families usually seen within 2 weeks.
Every Child Deserves to Be Understood
If you have a question about your child's language — that's enough. Tell us about your child and we'll guide you from there.