Help your Child Become a
Confident
Communicator
Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy for Children Ages 0-12
Empowering Little
voices, Shaping
Bright
Futures
Welcome. We’re thrilled to have you here! I’m Rachel, a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner. As a mother of three children, I understand the importance of effective communication in building a child’s confidence. Together, we’ll set goals and create activities that make speech therapy enjoyable and effective, empowering children.
At Kid Spot Center, we specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating pediatric speech-language disorders in preschool and school-age children.
Our expertise includes helping children with articulation and phonological disorders, oral-motor difficulties, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic and socialization difficulties, and AAC.
Rachel Kirson, M.S. CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Owner, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech, Language, Social Skills & Feeding
Consultations, Evaluations & Therapy
- Early Intervention for Late Talkers
- Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech & Motor Speech Deficits
- PROMPT & DTTC Therapy for CAS
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders
- Central Auditory Processing Disorders
- ASD & Social-Language (Pragmatic) Disorders
- Therapy for Low-Tech & High-Tech AAC Devices
- Problem & Picky Eaters
- SOS Approach to Feeding
- Talk Tools®
Consultations & Parent Coaching
- Coaching for Family, Therapy team members, and Communicative Partners
- Coaching on DTTC Therapy (Apraxia of Speech)
- Coaching on AAC use
- Coaching on SOS Approach to Feeding
- Virtual and In-Person Consultations & Coaching
Professional Workshops
- Training on Development & Disorders
- Toy Selection to Facilitate Skill Acquisition
- Strategies to Support Carryover of Therapeutic Activities through Daily Routine
- Increasing Communication Opportunities
- Managing Challenging Behaviors
Nurture your child's potential
Reach out today to learn if the Kid Spot Center is a fit for your family’s needs
How do I know if my child needs speech or language therapy?
Your child may benefit from speech-language therapy if you answer “yes” to one or more of the following questions:
- Is my child behind in meeting their speech and language developmental milestones?
- Does my child have difficulty understanding what others say or following directions?
- Does my child struggle to express their thoughts and feelings clearly?
- Have teachers or caregivers expressed concerns about my child's speech or language skills?
- Does my child exhibit frustration when trying to communicate?
- Is my child's speech difficult for family members or peers to understand?
- Does my child have a limited vocabulary compared to peers of the same age?
- Does my child struggle to play with others or take turns in conversation?
- Does my child avoid engaging in conversation or social interaction?
- Have there been any significant changes in my child's eating or swallowing behaviors?
- Does my child use gestures more than words to communicate?
- Has my child shown challenges with reading, writing, or academic performance related to communication skills?
- Do my child's speech or language challenges impact their self-esteem or social interactions?
- Is there a family history of speech-language disorders?
- Does your child have another diagnosis that puts them at risk for speech-language difficulties, such as a genetic disorder or Autism?
These are only general areas of concern. Please schedule an Initial Consultation or Speech-Language Evaluation to determine if therapy is recommended.
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Here’s What Comes Next
Kid Spot provides speech and language therapy, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech and AAC therapy, for children ages 0-12. We also offer parent coaching, workshops, and professional training. Services are provided in-office within Early Start Academy (Livingston, NJ), in-home, in-daycare/preschool, and via teletherapy in New Jersey and New York.
We’ve made the process straightforward and stress-free. Here’s a simple guide to get you started:
Getting Started easy and stress-free it is
Explore our Services
Here, you will learn more about the services we offer to meet your child’s needs
Call us
You will speak directly with Rachel. She will answer your questions and explain the next steps.
Schedule an Assessment
We offer Consultations or Full-Battery Evaluations to meet your needs best.
Weekly Therapy
Based on the Assessment results, your child may benefit from weekly therapy sessions.
Collaboration
Once therapy begins, we welcome families to play an active role in our sessions. Together, we will ensure your child is achieving their goals!
Our team at Kid Spot is excited to welcome you and your child. We are committed to empowering little voices and shaping bright futures through our specialized programs. Let’s get started on this journey together!
