AREAS OF SUPPORT
Feel free to use this as a general index of areas covered, or to find the particular therapies or resources you and your child need.
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Speech therapy encompasses a wide range of methods, techniques, and areas of specialization. There is no single approach that works for every child. Each child’s needs, abilities, and learning style are unique, requiring a personalized approach designed just for them.
We work with therapists who specialize in every major method and area of speech therapy, ensuring that families are matched with the professional and approach best suited to their child’s needs.
Articulation Therapy – targeting specific speech sounds to improve clarity.
Language Development Therapy – enhancing vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and expression.
Expressive Language Therapy – improving a child’s ability to express thoughts, needs, and ideas effectively.
Fluency Intervention – supporting children who stutter or have other fluency disorders.
Apraxia of Speech Intervention – addressing motor planning challenges that affect speech production.
PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) – tactile-kinesthetic approach to develop accurate speech production.
DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) – specialized method for treating severe speech motor planning disorders, such as apraxia of speech.
Oral-Motor Therapy – improving the strength, coordination, and movement patterns of the lips, tongue, and jaw.
Orofacial Myology – addressing tongue thrust, improper oral rest posture, and related swallowing or speech concerns.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – introducing and supporting communication tools, from picture boards to speech-generating devices.
DIR®/Floortime™ – supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction through play-based, relationship-focused techniques.
Social Communication/Pragmatic Therapy – building conversational skills, turn-taking, and understanding of social cues.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Communication Support – promoting language, social engagement, and flexible communication strategies tailored to autistic learners.
Early Literacy Intervention – fostering foundational skills in reading, phonological awareness, and print knowledge.
Executive Functioning Support – developing skills for planning, organizing, problem-solving, and self-regulation in communication contexts.
Neurodevelopmental Communication Disorders – supporting children with conditions that impact communication as part of broader developmental differences.
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Feeding challenges can have many different causes, from oral motor difficulties to sensory sensitivities, and each child’s needs are unique. There is no single method that works for every child. Effective intervention requires a personalized approach that addresses the child’s specific strengths, challenges, and developmental stage.
We work with therapists who specialize in every major method and area of feeding therapy, ensuring that families are matched with the professional and approach best suited to their child’s needs.
Oral Motor Skills Development – strengthening and coordinating the muscles needed for effective biting, chewing, and swallowing.
Safe Swallowing Strategies – ensuring safety during eating and drinking to reduce risk of aspiration.
Sensory Sensitivities – addressing aversions to food textures, temperatures, or smells that interfere with eating.
Picky Eating and Food Aversion – supporting children in expanding their food preferences and comfort around new foods.
Transitioning Between Food Stages – guiding children through the progression from purees to textured foods to solids.
Self-Feeding Skills – developing independence with utensils, cups, and finger foods.
Reducing Mealtime Stress – creating positive mealtime routines and minimizing struggles or anxiety around eating.
SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach – evidence-based method combining sensory, motor, oral, behavioral, and nutritional factors to improve feeding.
Oral Motor Protocol – targeted exercises and routines to enhance oral strength, coordination, and function for feeding.
Sensory Integration Therapy – using play-based activities to help children process and respond to sensory input related to eating.
Picky Eaters Approaches – structured programs designed to gradually increase food acceptance in selective eaters.
Tube Weaning Programs – helping children transition from tube feeding to oral feeding safely and successfully.
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Physical therapy supports children in developing the strength, coordination, and movement skills they need to thrive in daily life. Every child’s physical abilities and challenges are unique, which means that therapy must be tailored to their individual goals and developmental profile.
We work with therapists who specialize in a wide range of physical therapy methods and techniques, ensuring that each child receives the approach best suited to their needs.
Building Strength and Improving Muscle Tone – supporting both low and high muscle tone through strengthening and conditioning.
Enhancing Balance and Coordination – developing stability, motor control, and the ability to perform everyday activities with confidence.
Supporting Gross Motor Milestones – helping children achieve key developmental skills such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking.
Improving Posture and Alignment – promoting healthy skeletal alignment and body mechanics to prevent long-term issues.
Developing Motor Planning and Body Awareness – improving the ability to plan, sequence, and carry out physical movements effectively.
Encouraging Independent Movement and Functional Mobility – fostering independence in navigating home, school, and community environments.
Improving Sensory-Motor Integration and Reflex Organization – helping children process sensory input and integrate reflexes for smoother, more coordinated movement.
Specialized Methods and Approaches:
Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) – hands-on approach to improve movement patterns, posture, and motor control.
Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) – active, dynamic exercises to strengthen posture and motor skills in children with developmental delays.
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) – stimulating automatic motor responses to promote functional mobility and motor learning.
Sensory Integration Therapy – using sensory experiences to improve movement coordination and overall body awareness.
Kinesiotaping – using therapeutic tape to support muscles, joints, and alignment while promoting functional movement.
By carefully considering your child’s physical strengths, challenges, and developmental goals, we can connect you with a therapist who uses the most effective approaches to build confidence, independence, and long-term mobility.
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Occupational therapy helps children build the foundational skills needed for independence, learning, and participation in daily activities. Every child’s developmental journey is different, which means therapy must be tailored to their unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
We work with therapists who specialize in a wide range of occupational therapy methods and techniques, ensuring that each child receives the approach best suited to their needs.
Fine Motor Skills – improving dexterity, grip strength, and hand function for activities such as drawing, cutting, and writing.
Hand-Eye Coordination – strengthening the ability to coordinate visual input with precise movements.
Sensory Processing and Integration – helping children regulate and respond appropriately to sensory input (touch, sound, movement, etc.).
Visual-Motor Integration – developing the connection between visual perception and motor control for writing, puzzles, and other tasks.
Core Strength and Postural Control – supporting stability and endurance for sitting, playing, and school participation.
Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills – teaching strategies to manage emotions and self-regulate in different environments.
Attention, Focus, and Executive Functioning – building skills for planning, organizing, following directions, and self-monitoring.
Life Skills – fostering independence in daily routines such as dressing, feeding, grooming, and self-care.
Specialized Methods and Approaches:
Sensory Integration Therapy – structured activities to improve processing and organization of sensory input.
Sensory Diets – individualized routines that provide the right sensory input throughout the day to support regulation.
DIR®/Floortime™ – play-based approach to build communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
Zones of Regulation® – framework for teaching self-awareness, self-regulation, and emotional control.
Astronaut Training – vestibular-visual-auditory integration program to support balance, coordination, and attention.
Handwriting Without Tears® – structured program to improve handwriting through developmentally appropriate methods.
Executive Functioning Programs – targeted strategies to enhance organization, problem-solving, and independence.
Visual Perceptual Training – strengthening visual discrimination, memory, and spatial awareness for functional tasks.
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) – promoting motor control and functional independence through targeted movement patterns.
By understanding your child’s individual profile — from motor and sensory needs to emotional and cognitive development — we can connect you with a therapist whose expertise and approach will help your child thrive at home, in school, and in the community.
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In addition to therapy services, some children benefit from the expertise of medical, psychological, and educational specialists. Each professional brings unique knowledge and skills to help identify challenges, provide diagnoses, and guide effective interventions. Families may also need support from specialists who focus on academic skills, behavior, or overall well-being.
We work with a wide network of specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring that families can access the right professional to address their child’s needs.
Developmental Pediatrician – evaluating and managing developmental, behavioral, and learning differences.
Pediatric Neurologist – diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.
Child Psychologist – providing assessment, therapy, and support for emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Neuropsychologist – conducting in-depth evaluations of cognitive, academic, and behavioral functioning to guide interventions.
Psychiatrist – evaluating and managing mental health concerns with a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
Psychotherapist – providing ongoing therapy to support emotional well-being, resilience, and family relationships.
Pediatric Audiologist – assessing hearing and auditory processing to support speech, language, and learning.
Pediatric ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist) – treating medical conditions that impact hearing, speech, and breathing.
Pediatric Ophthalmologist – diagnosing and treating eye conditions that affect vision and development.
Developmental Pediatric Ophthalmologist – specializing in vision challenges that impact learning, reading, and development.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – creating and implementing behavior intervention plans to support learning and social skills.
Parent Coach – empowering parents with strategies and tools to support their child’s growth and family dynamics.
Pediatric Sleep Specialist (Sleep Trainer) – addressing sleep challenges and helping children establish healthy sleep patterns.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) – providing individualized educational support in the child’s learning environment.
Tutor (Specialized Academic Support) – offering targeted help in specific subjects or skills.
Reading Specialist – building literacy skills through evidence-based strategies.
Math Specialist – supporting number sense, problem-solving, and academic success in mathematics.
Social Worker – helping families access resources, navigate systems, and build coping strategies.
Nutritionist – guiding families in creating balanced diets to support growth, energy, and overall health.
By collaborating with these specialists, families gain access to a complete circle of support — ensuring that medical, developmental, behavioral, educational, and emotional needs are all addressed in a coordinated and compassionate way.
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A special education attorney is a legal professional who specializes in education law, specifically focusing on protecting the rights of children with disabilities and ensuring they receive appropriate educational services under federal and state laws.
Their primary role is to advocate for families when there are disputes or challenges with a school district regarding a child’s educational needs, services, or placement. They ensure that schools follow the laws set by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant regulations.
How Special Education Attorneys Help Families:
Reviewing and advising on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans to ensure they are legally compliant and meet the child’s needs.
Representing families in disputes with school districts, including mediation, due process hearings, or appeals when services or placements are denied or inadequate.
Advocating for appropriate placements, such as specialized programs, out-of-district placements, or private school reimbursement when public schools cannot meet a child’s needs.
Ensuring that procedural safeguards (legal rights protecting students and parents) are followed by the school district.
Negotiating settlements with school districts to secure services, compensatory education, or tuition reimbursement.
Educating parents about their rights and helping them understand complex special education laws and policies.
When Might a Family Need a Special Education Attorney?
If the school refuses to evaluate your child for special education services.
If you disagree with the school’s evaluation or proposed IEP goals, services, or placement.
If your child’s needs are not being met, or if services outlined in the IEP are not being provided.
If you are seeking private school tuition reimbursement due to inadequate public school services.
If you need representation at mediation or a due process hearing against the school district.
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A specialized school placement consultant helps families find the most appropriate educational setting for children with developmental delays, learning differences, behavioral challenges, or other special needs. These consultants have deep knowledge of a wide range of school environments: public, private, special education, therapeutic, and mainstream, and work closely with families to identify placements that are the best fit academically, socially, and emotionally.
Their goal is to ensure that a child is in a setting where they can thrive, receive the support they need, and make meaningful progress.
How a Placement Consultant Can Help Your Family:
Assessing your child’s profile – reviewing evaluations, IEPs, and input from professionals to understand learning style, strengths, and areas of need
Exploring appropriate school options, including:
Specialized private schools for learning difference
Therapeutic day schools for emotional or behavioral needs
Mainstream schools with inclusion or integrated co-teaching (ICT) settings
Schools with strong support for neurodivergent learners
Coaching families through the application process, including documentation, interview prep, and navigating school tours
Collaborating with other team members, such as therapists, psychologists, and advocates, to ensure recommendations align with the child’s full support plan
Supporting transitions, whether from preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school, or into post-secondary programs
Advising on out-of-district placements when public schools cannot adequately meet a child’s needs
Helping with DOE reimbursement or impartial hearing preparation if pursuing private placement through legal or funding pathways
When to Consider a School Placement Consultant:
If your child’s current school is not meeting their needs, academically or emotionally
If you're overwhelmed by the number of options and don't know where to start
If you're seeking a more supportive or specialized setting but need expert guidance
If you’re involved in a legal or reimbursement process and need documented support for placement decisions
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In addition to therapeutic services and academic support, enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and specialized camps play an important role in a child’s development. These programs offer opportunities for children with developmental delays to build social connections, explore interests, develop new skills, and gain confidence in supportive, inclusive environments.
Programs are often adapted to meet the needs of children with different abilities and may offer additional support personnel, smaller group sizes, or sensory-friendly settings to ensure that every child can participate and thrive.
Types of Supportive Programs and Activities:
Social Skills Groups
Structured groups led by therapists or trained facilitators that focus on developing social communication, peer interaction, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in a safe, guided setting.
Adaptive Sports and Recreational Programs
Modified sports programs (such as soccer, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, or dance) designed to accommodate various physical, sensory, and cognitive needs—fostering teamwork, motor skills, and confidence.
Art and Music Therapy Classes
Creative outlets that help children express themselves, develop fine motor skills, enhance emotional regulation, and build self-esteem through structured art or music activities.
STEM, Robotics, and Coding Classes
Adapted science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs designed to engage children in hands-on learning, foster problem-solving skills, and spark creativity.
Sensory-Friendly Playgroups
Unstructured or semi-structured play sessions held in sensory-friendly environments, allowing children to explore, socialize, and practice communication in a comfortable, supportive space.
Drama and Theater Programs
Adapted performing arts programs that help children develop self-expression, confidence, language skills, and social interaction through role-play, storytelling, and stage activities.
Life Skills and Executive Functioning Classes
Programs that focus on teaching practical skills like time management, organization, self-advocacy, hygiene routines, cooking, and community safety.
Parent-Child Classes
Joint classes that encourage bonding, support early development, and teach parents strategies to reinforce skills at home—such as parent-child yoga, music classes, or movement-based sessions.
Specialized Camps for Children with Developmental Delays:
Day Camps and Sleepaway Camps
Programs specifically designed for children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, autism, or sensory needs. These camps offer traditional camp activities (like swimming, hiking, and crafts) in a structured, supportive environment with trained staff and low camper-to-counselor ratios. Some camos will integrate therapy services (Speech, OT, PT, social skills) alongside fun activities- helping children build skills while enjoying camp experiences.
Mainstream Camps That Accept Outside Support Personnel
Many inclusive or mainstream camps welcome children with developmental delays and allow families to bring outside support personnel—such as SEITs, aides, or therapists—to ensure their child has the accommodations needed to participate successfully alongside typically developing peers. These camps provide the opportunity for children to engage in typical camp experiences while receiving individualized support.
Programs are often adapted to meet the needs of children with different abilities and may offer additional support personnel, smaller group sizes, or sensory-friendly settings to ensure that every child can participate and thrive.
Types of Supportive Programs and Activities:
Social Skills Groups
Structured groups led by therapists or trained facilitators that focus on developing social communication, peer interaction, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in a safe, guided setting.
Adaptive Sports and Recreational Programs
Modified sports programs (such as soccer, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, or dance) designed to accommodate various physical, sensory, and cognitive needs—fostering teamwork, motor skills, and confidence.
Art and Music Therapy Classes
Creative outlets that help children express themselves, develop fine motor skills, enhance emotional regulation, and build self-esteem through structured art or music activities.
STEM, Robotics, and Coding Classes
Adapted science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs designed to engage children in hands-on learning, foster problem-solving skills, and spark creativity.
Sensory-Friendly Playgroups
Unstructured or semi-structured play sessions held in sensory-friendly environments, allowing children to explore, socialize, and practice communication in a comfortable, supportive space.
Drama and Theater Programs
Adapted performing arts programs that help children develop self-expression, confidence, language skills, and social interaction through role-play, storytelling, and stage activities.
Life Skills and Executive Functioning Classes
Programs that focus on teaching practical skills like time management, organization, self-advocacy, hygiene routines, cooking, and community safety.
Parent-Child Classes
Joint classes that encourage bonding, support early development, and teach parents strategies to reinforce skills at home—such as parent-child yoga, music classes, or movement-based sessions.
Specialized Camps for Children with Developmental Delays:
Day Camps and Sleepaway Camps
Programs specifically designed for children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, autism, or sensory needs. These camps offer traditional camp activities (like swimming, hiking, and crafts) in a structured, supportive environment with trained staff and low camper-to-counselor ratios. Some camos will integrate therapy services (Speech, OT, PT, social skills) alongside fun activities- helping children build skills while enjoying camp experiences.
Mainstream Camps That Accept Outside Support Personnel
Many inclusive or mainstream camps welcome children with developmental delays and allow families to bring outside support personnel—such as SEITs, aides, or therapists—to ensure their child has the accommodations needed to participate successfully alongside typically developing peers. These camps provide the opportunity for children to engage in typical camp experiences while receiving individualized support.
Programs are often adapted to meet the needs of children with different abilities and may offer additional support personnel, smaller group sizes, or sensory-friendly settings to ensure that every child can participate and thrive.
Types of Supportive Programs and Activities:
Social Skills Groups
Structured groups led by therapists or trained facilitators that focus on developing social communication, peer interaction, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in a safe, guided setting.
Adaptive Sports and Recreational Programs
Modified sports programs (such as soccer, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, or dance) designed to accommodate various physical, sensory, and cognitive needs—fostering teamwork, motor skills, and confidence.
Art and Music Therapy Classes
Creative outlets that help children express themselves, develop fine motor skills, enhance emotional regulation, and build self-esteem through structured art or music activities.
STEM, Robotics, and Coding Classes
Adapted science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs designed to engage children in hands-on learning, foster problem-solving skills, and spark creativity.
Sensory-Friendly Playgroups
Unstructured or semi-structured play sessions held in sensory-friendly environments, allowing children to explore, socialize, and practice communication in a comfortable, supportive space.
Drama and Theater Programs
Adapted performing arts programs that help children develop self-expression, confidence, language skills, and social interaction through role-play, storytelling, and stage activities.
Life Skills and Executive Functioning Classes
Programs that focus on teaching practical skills like time management, organization, self-advocacy, hygiene routines, cooking, and community safety.
Parent-Child Classes
Joint classes that encourage bonding, support early development, and teach parents strategies to reinforce skills at home—such as parent-child yoga, music classes, or movement-based sessions.
Specialized Camps for Children with Developmental Delays:
Day Camps and Sleepaway Camps
Programs specifically designed for children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, autism, or sensory needs. These camps offer traditional camp activities (like swimming, hiking, and crafts) in a structured, supportive environment with trained staff and low camper-to-counselor ratios. Some camos will integrate therapy services (Speech, OT, PT, social skills) alongside fun activities- helping children build skills while enjoying camp experiences.
Mainstream Camps That Accept Outside Support Personnel
Many inclusive or mainstream camps welcome children with developmental delays and allow families to bring outside support personnel—such as SEITs, aides, or therapists—to ensure their child has the accommodations needed to participate successfully alongside typically developing peers. These camps provide the opportunity for children to engage in typical camp experiences while receiving individualized support.