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What Parents Think About Us

Jessica

“Amber has great pediatric experience. She is proficient in a multitude of speech and language disorders. She personalizes each session and intervention based on her clients needs and goals. She worked with my daughter for several weeks and was able to advance her even beyond her goals, ending with a complete discharge from speech all together. We were very pleased with her services and would definitely recommend. Thank you Amber!!”

Mary

“Maria at social speech therapy is AMAZING!! Maria was my daughters speech therapist and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From day one she was incredibly kind and helpful and I could tell she really wanted my daughter to have a good experience. My daughter was initially hesitant about going to speech, but Maria’s warm and encouraging nature quickly changed that!”

Fenar

“Some people are good at their job, others are simply gifted! Amber has such a gift for speech therapy, but more importantly a gift to connect with children. Back in 2022, we started working with Ms. Amber. My daughter warmed up to her immediately. She responded so positively to speech sessions and I have seen great improvement in her speech. Since summer 2024, we have been working with Ms. Bre, another gem at Social Speech.”

Tamra

“Amber has been incredible to work with! My son looks forward to every session with her and genuinely loves her so much. She brings the perfect balance of being playful but making sure that he is also productive and improving! Amber’s warmth and patience have made my son so comfortable with her despite usually being a bit shy. She also provides feedback on his sessions regularly, which has been so helpful. His speech has improved quickly and we couldn’t be happier!”

Katrina

“Amber is absolutely the best!! We have tried a few different speech therapists throughout the last year, and I have seen the most progress since starting with Amber. My daughter loves her, she is patient and kind but also firm and pushes her when needed. When we started 6 months ago, my daughter was barely saying one word. Now, she’s putting 3-4 words together with ease and progressing. I would definitely recommend Amber social speech services to anyone interested-10/10!!”

Let’s Get Social!

April is OT month! OTs can help children gain more independence with occupations such as play, handwriting, eating, dressing, grooming, and completing household chores. They help to target fine motor, visual, sensory processing, self-regulation, and coordination skills that may impact participation in these daily activities.

Follow for more occupational therapy, speech, and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child’s milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule an occupational therapy and/or speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

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Now that we offer OT, we thought it might be fun to share our go-to items. These are some essentials we OTs like to have on hand to help have a successful treatment session and what skills they may target. A lot of these you may already have at home or are easy to find at the store!

Follow for more occupational, speech, and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child’s speech and language milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule an occupational therapy and/or speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

#ot #occupationaltherapy #finemotor #therapy #pediatrics #earlyintervention #socialspeech #outpatientpediatrics #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapist

Spring into this week's speech theme with us!

Follow for more speech and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule a speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

#spring #themed #therapy #pediatrics #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist #slpeeps #slplife #speechies #slpsofinstagram #earlyintervention #speechdelay #therapy #instaslp #speechpathologist #communication #language #socialspeech

Get "unready" for St. Patrick's Day with me, a pediatric SLP!

We LOVE themed therapy for so many reasons, one of them being that it adds fun and variety to our sessions!

Be sure to check out some of the materials we used for St. Patrick's day on TPT by our favorites:

@anna.dee.slp
@ittybittyspeech

Follow for more speech and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule a speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

#stpatricksday #themed #therapy #pediatrics #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist #slpeeps #slplife #speechies #slpsofinstagram #earlyintervention #speechdelay #therapy #instaslp #speechpathologist #communication #language #socialspeech

New week… new theme! This week is all about trucks/vehicles! Themed material is fun!

#speechtherapy #communication #themedmaterial #slp #speech #therapy #books #toys #ittybittyspeech #language #earlyintervention #speechdelay #slplife #themeoftheweek

Did you know that toddlers learn best by hearing YOU model language for them? Check out these simple strategies you can use everyday to help boost your child's language and communication skills!

#lauramize #teachmetotalk #speechtherapy #speech #therapy #communication #skills #earlylanguage #toddlers #modelinglanguage #play #fun #talking #momsofinsta #dadsofinsta #toddlersofinsta

Check out the amazing accent wall in our lobby created by Juliana! Designed with kids in mind, this vibrant and playful art wall is the perfect introduction to our warm and welcoming space. Juliana's creative use of colors, shapes, and textures brings an atmosphere of fun and comfort, setting the tone for our therapy services. Come on in and check it out! Thank you @justbyjuliana !!!!

#speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #privatepractice #getsocial #wallart #accentwall #creativity #imagination #artist #pediatrics #fun #play #creativespace #playfulspaces #kidfriendly #socialpediatrictherapy

Social Pediatric Therapy is happy to announce their newest Occupational Therapist, Hilary Hyde!

Hilary Hyde is a board certified occupational therapist who earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Alma College where she double majored in Integrative Physiology & Health Science and Psychology.

Hilary has several years of experience working in outpatient pediatrics targeting sensory integration, feeding, handwriting, and fine/gross motor development. She has treated a wide age range of children spanning from birth through the teenage years with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental delays. Hilary is certified in
the Beckman Oral Motor protocol, Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) approach for feeding, Learning Without Tears program for handwriting remediation and also has training in reflex integration. She values play as a child’s main occupation and ensures that each treatment session is client-centered allowing for fun therapy all while targeting important skills.

When away from the clinic, you can find her spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She enjoys camping, watching a good show, and vintage shopping.

#occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #skills #skillsofdailyliving #pediatrics #autism #downsyndrome #cerebralpalsy #play #finemotor #finemotorskills #motordevelopment #motorskills #OT #socialpediatrictherapy

We are so happy to announce that we will now begin offering Occupational Therapy services! Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to succeed in everyday activities. This can include improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines and so much more! By working with kids in a fun, supportive way, OT helps them build independence and confidence, allowing them to thrive at school, at home, and in their community!

If you have questions or concerns about your child's fine motor milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule an occupational therapy evaluation! 🥳

#occupationaltherapy #OT #dailyliving #finemotorskills #finemotor #feeding #handwriting #play #sensoryplay #pediatrics #pediatricot #pediatricotlife #socialpediatrictherapy

It's spirit week!! Join us for some Valentines fun! ❤️ 🤍

Monday: Wear comfy clothes
Tuesday: Wear a bow/bowtie
Wednesday: Wear silly socks/headband/hat
Thursday: Wear Valentines colors
Friday: Wear a Valentines Day themed outfit!

#speechtherapy #slp #valentinesday #valentines #spiritweek #socialpediatrictherapy #speechie

Why do we LOVE themed therapy?

Because it is relevant, provides diversity and balance, hands on learning, and potential for child-centered learning. Check out the Valentine's Day themed books that we LOVE 💖

Follow for more speech and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule a speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

#valentinesday #love #themed #therapy#pediatrics #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist #slpeeps #slplife #speechies #slpsofinstagram #earlyintervention #speechdelay #therapy #instaslp #speechpathologist #communication #language#socialspeech

Swipe to see strategies you can use in your everyday routines to help teach your toddler new words! We love using resources from Laura Mize!

Follow for more speech and language content! If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language milestones, check out the details on our page to schedule a speech and language evaluation! 🗣️

#speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #earlyintervention #earlylanguage #teaching #newwords #pediatric #speechie #tips #socialpediatrictherapy #momsofinsta #dadsofinsta #toddler #preschool #privatepractice

Begin your child’s journey today

Our Social Pediatric Therapy team can’t wait to welcome you to our clinic, where we’ll work together to develop a customized therapy roadmap tailored to your child’s unique needs in speech, occupational, and ABA therapy. Whether your child requires support with communication, motor skills, behavior, or sensory processing, we are here to help them thrive. Call us for a free phone consultation or complete our contact form to book your introductory appointment!

We offer private pay options and accept all major insurances to ensure access to the care your child deserves.

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