Pediatric Speech Therapy in Rutherford, NJ

Personalized Communication Support and Play-Based Speech Therapy for Children

An intentional space where communication unfolds naturally, complete with a cozy little table and chair set for cultivating curiosity, connection, and confidence.

Screening Request

The SPOGA Method

Play Based Learning

Inspired play, stories and music to create a calm setting where children naturally practice sounds, words, and social interaction

Whole Body Communication

Coordination, balance, and breathwork are woven in to support self-regulation and expressive language

Parent Involvement

Time for families to learn strategies they can use at home to continue building language and social connections

Mindfulness for Focus

Communicating mindfulness and breathing activities to help children calm their bodies, listen, and stay engaged - all for optimal speech and language production

Holistic Approach

Blending speech enrichment with movement, creativity, and social play for well-rounded growth

Small gestures, big intention.

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    Speech Therapy - Evaluation & Treatment

    Individualized speech therapy grounded in evidence-based practice and compassionate care. Each evaluation and treatment plan is tailored to your child’s uniques needs and strengths, helping them grow their communication skills with intention, clarity and confidence.

    Comprehensive superbills are issued at time of evaluation and treatment.

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    Speech & Language Enrichment Classes

    Enrichment classes offer a play-based, holistic approach to fostering language and social communication in a small-group or individual setting.

    They’re especially supportive for families who have concerns but whose children may not qualify for early intervention or preschool services - bridging the gap with meaningful, joyful opportunities for growth.

  • Augmentative Alternative Communication - AAC

    AAC includes a wide range of tools that support or replace spoken language - from simple picture boards to advanced speech-generating devices.

    Empowering every voice through connection, technology, and compassion.

    Learn more about AAC services.

Speech Screening Request

Through thoughtfully repeated play schemas, holistic speech gestures, and enrichment routines, sessions build on children’s individual strengths, and empower parents with play based routines to support their little learners at home.

Request Speech Screening

The SPOGA Process

Step 1: Getting to Know You

Before our first session, you’ll complete a brief Intake Form to share background information, goals, and any prior evaluation or reports.

This helps your clinician understand your/your child’s unique strengths and needs before we meet, ensuring that every minute of your evaluation is meaningful and intentional.

Step 2: Comprehensive Evaluation

Your evaluation session blends clinical expertise with a compassionate, individualized approach. Depending on your/your child’s needs, it may include:

  • Standardized speech, language, and cognitive assessments

  • Conversational samples and play-based observation

  • Oral-motor and breathwork screening (when appropriate)

  • Discussion of daily communication routines and goals

The goal is not only to identify challenges - but to highlight the potential pathways for growth.

Step 3: Personalized Plan of Care

After your evaluation, you’ll receive a clear summary of findings and customized plan.

Together, we’ll discuss frequency, goals, and holistic supports - whether that means direct therapy, parent coaching, mindfulness-based tools, or integrative practices through the SPOGA Method.

Every plan is build to meet you/your child where you are - merging evidence-based speech therapy with the mind-body connection for lasting growth.

Step 4: Begin Your Sessions

Once your/your child’s plan is in place, therapy sessions begin - each one designed to support progress through mindfulness and meaningful communication.

For children, this might look like story-based learning and sensory play.

For adults, it may include cognitive-linguistic strategies, visualization, or breathwork for speech control and focus.

FAQs

  • I am an out-of-network provider, but I can provide superbills upon request.

  • Screening evaluations will are done virtually. All therapy sessions are held at SPOGA studio, in Rutherford, NJ.

  • I work with all children, from birth to age 17.

  • Sessions run 60 minutes.

  • SPOGA studio is located at 15 Union Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. We are one block away from the Rutherford train station.