Private Play-Based Therapy
Neurodiversity Affirming
Currently accepting new clients
Speech Therapy • Feeding Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy • Play/Talk Therapy • IEP Consulting
Parent/Teacher Coaching • School Contracting
Infant/Toddler Massage
Late Talker • Developmental Delays • Articulation & Phonological Disorders • Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) • Complex Communication Needs • Receptive & Expressive Language Disorders • Autism • ADHD • Emotional Regulation • Fine Motor & Gross Motor • Delayed Milestones • Behavior Challenges • Feeding Therapy • Picky Eating • ARFID • Feeding Disorder • Executive Functioning • Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) • Muscle Weakness • Torticollis • Sensory Processing • Handwriting • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ Support • OCD • Family Relationships
Office • School • Home
Our Approach to Therapy
The Power of Speech honors every child's unique personality, learning style, and interests. Our therapy sessions get kids regulated and engaged in the learning process, using activities such as:
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Obstacle courses and treasure hunts
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Sensory activities such as swings and a rock wall
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Books, iPad games, and board games
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Trains, doll houses, trucks, and toys
As categivers, your involvement is extremely important for your child's progress with emerging skills. We always review what we worked on during therapy sessions and share home practice ideas at the end of each session. Our recommendations aim to be fun and easy to embed into your family's everyday routines!
Evaluations
Before your therapy sessions begin, we will gather some information about your child's overall development, personal interests, and support needs. Our evaluation process typically includes the following:
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Parent interview
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Review of any prior testing
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Formal assessment
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Natural observations
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Interactive play activities
After the evaluation is complete, we will share the results and discuss our recommendations. Since you know your child best, we will work together to develop meaningful therapy goals that will make a positive difference in their life!
Speech Therapy
At The Power of Speech, we take time to understand your child's unique speech and language profile to identify any areas they need support with. Our speech therapists are highly trained in helping both analytic language processors and gestalt language processors of all ages. We always include an element of play to make learning fun - so your child will want to come back for weekly therapy. The Power of Speech will help your child:
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Communicate more clearly using gestures, sign language, pictures, and words
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Move through the stages of gestalt language processing
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Feel better understood by others with articulation practice
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Understand and use relevant vocabulary for mealtimes, getting dressed, playing with a sibling, and other daily life activities
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Follow directions and comprehend what they hear or read
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Combine words into longer, complex sentences
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Gain self-regulation and self-advocacy skills
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Confidently interact with others to express themselves in a variety of settings
A sneak peek into a speech and language therapy session might include playing games, reading books, building with toys, exploring AAC devices, or getting silly while practicing communication skills. At The Power of Speech, we use fun, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help children feel safe, connected, and confident while building communication skills that support everyday interactions.
Occupational Therapy
Understanding how a child’s nervous system works can have a powerful impact on their ability to navigate everyday life, relationships, learning, and emotions. At The Power of Speech, we take a neurodiversity-affirming approach to occupational therapy that helps children better understand how their brain and body work best. We support each child in building confidence, emotional regulation skills, executive functioning abilities, and meaningful social connections, all while honoring their individual strengths and differences. An occupational therapist will help your child:
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Develop emotional regulation and coping strategies to support anxiety, frustration, and behavior challenges
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Strengthen executive functioning skills such as attention, organization, flexibility, planning, and transitions
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Build social interaction skills, including self advocacy, perspective taking, and understanding social cues
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Better understand their neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autistic), and discover strategies that support how they learn, process information, and move through the world best
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Increase independence with daily tasks such as dressing, self-care routines, and classroom participation
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Improve fine motor and coordination skills needed for activities like handwriting, cutting, and play
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Better understand and respond to sensory experiences in ways that help them feel safe, regulated, and successful
A sneak peek into an occupational therapy session might include obstacle courses, sensory swings, movement games, collaborative play, calming strategies, and creative activities designed to help children build confidence, connection, regulation, and everyday life skills through play.
Feeding Therapy
We start feeding therapy by first taking time to understand your child’s unique feeding profile, including their sensory preferences, oral motor skills, medical history, and mealtime experiences. We then create a supportive, play-based environment where children can build confidence with eating at their own pace - making mealtimes feel less stressful and more successful for the whole family. Depending on your child’s unique profile, a speech therapist or an occupational therapist will help your child:
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Develop a positive relationship with food and mealtimes
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Increase comfort exploring and trying new foods
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Build oral motor skills needed for chewing, biting, and drinking safely
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Improve tolerance for different textures, temperatures, and flavors
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Expand food variety and nutritional intake
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Strengthen self-feeding and independence during meals
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Support sensory regulation and reduce anxiety around eating
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Participate more confidently in family meals, school lunches, and social settings
A sneak peek into feeding therapy might include playful food exploration, sensory activities, oral motor skill building, and supportive mealtime routines tailored to your child’s individual needs. Sessions may involve touching, smelling, licking, or tasting new foods, practicing chewing and drinking skills, engaging in sensory play, and helping children feel more comfortable and confident around food in a low-pressure environment. Using a neurodiversity-affirming and child-led approach, we focus on creating positive mealtime experiences while building the skills children need to feel safe, successful, and confident with eating.
Play/Talk Therapy
At The Power of Speech, we recognize that emotional well-being and connection are essential parts of a child’s growth and development. Our licensed clinical social workers provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and talk therapy services tailored to your child’s unique strengths, experiences, and support needs. Through a warm, relationship-based approach, we help children and teens build emotional understanding, coping skills, confidence, and meaningful connections with others. We also believe family support is an important part of the therapeutic process and collaborate closely with caregivers to help carry strategies into everyday life. A licensed social worker can support your child:
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Manage anxiety, stress, and big emotions
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Process trauma and difficult life experiences
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Navigate OCD-related thoughts and behaviors
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Better understand their nervous system
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Strengthen self-esteem and self-advocacy
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Explore identity and supporting LGBTQ+ youth in an affirming environment
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Build confidence with self-expression and communication
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Support caregiver-child connection and family relationships
A sneak peek into a play and talk therapy session might include imaginative play, art activities, movement, games, sensory supports, or conversations centered around your child’s interests and experiences. At The Power of Speech, we create a safe, affirming, and supportive environment where children and teens can feel understood, build resilience, and develop skills that support their emotional well-being both at home and in their community.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy focuses on helping children move, explore, and play in ways that support their growth and independence. How does your child get around their environment? Do they have the strength, balance, or coordination to explore the world how they want to? Physical therapy supports a child’s ability to move confidently by addressing strength, balance, endurance, and gross motor skills. Physical therapy will help your child:
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Build strength and coordination needed for running, climbing, and jumping
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Improve balance and posture to support both play and everyday activities
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Increase independence with mobility skills such as walking, navigating stairs, or riding a bike
A sneak peek into a physical therapy session might include hopping across stepping stones, practicing balance on a wobble board, or racing through a playful obstacle course - all designed to help your child move with confidence.
Infant/Toddler Massage
Infant and toddler massage focuses on strengthening your child’s early development through gentle, intentional touch. How does your little one respond to sensory input? Do they seem gassy, fussy, or hard to settle? Are you hoping to support bonding, regulation, or body awareness? Infant/toddler massage supports your child’s comfort and development by promoting relaxation, regulating the nervous system, and helping their body process sensory and physical experiences more smoothly. Infant/toddler massage can help your child:
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Promote relaxation and support more regulated sleep–wake cycles
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Ease digestive discomfort such as gas, constipation, or tummy tension
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Improve body awareness and support early motor development
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Strengthen bonding and connection between caregiver and child
A sneak peek into an infant/toddler massage session might include gentle stroking routines for arms, legs, and tummy, calming techniques to support regulation, or playful touch-based activities that help your child feel safe, connected, and ready to explore their world.
IEP Consulting
Understanding your child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is one of the most important ways you can advocate for their success at school. During an hour meeting at our office or via zoom, you will be able to ask any questions and receive specific advice from our knowledgeable team. An IEP Consultation will help you:
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Understand the reports you are given, and know if you should request additional testing
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Learn about your rights and strategies for self-advocacy during the IEP process
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Better understand policies as they relate to your child's IEP
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Receive advice for goals and accommodations
The IEP process can be overwhelming. Our Consultant has a warm and clear communication style that will help you feel more comfortable every step of the way. An IEP Consultation will ensure you have a confident seat at the table to collaborate with your child's team and set them up for success.
Parent and Teacher Coaching
The Power of Speech provides parent and teacher consulting to give you the tools and strategies needed to help your child or student thrive. We design sessions to be relevant to your family or classroom, supportive of your goals, and full of practical steps that you can take to achieve those goals. Our consulting sessions with a licensed speech therapist, occupational therapists, physical therapist, or clincial social worker will support you in:
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Discovering and understanding the child's individual learning style
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Confidently supporting the child's development of emerging emotional regulation skills while reducing power struggles and behavior challenges
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Building a positive relationship with the child through genuine connection and successful communication
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Understand neurodivergence and strategies for support
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Fostering the child's independence and confidence
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Understanding steps to begin a homeschooling journey and navigating any challenges that arise
During these 1:1 consultations at home, school or teletherapy, you can ask questions relating to your child's development and receive practical suggestions for home and/or school to support communication, motor skills, and regulation.
School Contracting
Ensuring your school or school district can meet all of the needs of your students can be challenging. With a school contract through The Power of Speech, one of our skilled speech therapists can help you achieve this goal. Our licensed team of therapists can:
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Conduct comprehensive evaluations for speech and language skills and/or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs
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Attend meetings needed to guide therapy and collaboration
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Provide ongoing speech and language/AAC therapy
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Consult with staff and/or parents to ensure a student's success at school with their speech, language, or AAC skills
When you start a school contract with us, the goals you have for your school and students become our shared goals. We will work with you to ensure each step of the support we provide is smooth, efficient, and productive.
We are accepting new clients!
The Power of Speech provides neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children throughout the North Shore area of MA.
Contact us today to get started!