Lilypad Speech & Language Therapy, PLLC

Lilypad Speech & Language Therapy, PLLC Pediatric private practice speech therapy in Lynbrook, NY. Play based child led speech and language services with an emphasis on family and caregiver coaching.

Serving families on Long Island, Queens and other surrounding areas. Based on Long Island in Long Beach, NY, Lily Goldberg, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a certified Speech-Language-Pathologist in New York State. Lily received her bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Hearing Sciences from Hofstra University, and her master's degree in Speech- Language- Pathology from CUNY Brooklyn. She holds her certification of clinical competency (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is certified as a Teacher of Children with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) in New York State. Lily is also trained and certified in SPEAK OUT!® and LSVTLOUD® for individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Lily has extensive experience with speech and language disorders including but not limited to: voice disorders, articulation, language, fluency, social skills and pragmatics, and early intervention. She has worked in public and charter schools, private practice, itinerant preschool services, early intervention home based health care, and as a Supervisor in the Hofstra University Speech & Language Therapy Clinic where she taught and trained future Speech Therapists. Lily specializes in voice disorders and early language delays and disorders. She has experience with various voice disorders in the ENT office setting, such as: vocal nodules, polyps, etc, vocal abuse and misuse, vocal hygiene, acid reflux. She focuses her treatment on diaphragmatic breathing work, semi occluded voice therapy, resonance voice therapy, and vocal function exercises. She has worked in early intervention as both a therapist and supervisor for more than 5 years now. Lily believes in a functional, family centered approach to treatment and creating goals to tailor therapy for each individual.

When Lily is not practicing Speech Therapy she runs an interactive kids music class, likes to go to the beach, play guitar, read, and spend time with her husband and daughter.

Most people think speech therapy is about words.But what we’re really working on is so much bigger than that.✨ Participa...
03/19/2026

Most people think speech therapy is about words.

But what we’re really working on is so much bigger than that.

✨ Participation — can your child join in, stay engaged, and be part of what’s happening?
✨ Confidence — do they feel safe trying, communicating, and being heard?
✨ Connection — are they sharing ideas, emotions, and experiences with others?
✨ Regulation — can their body and attention support communication?

Because when those pieces come together…
language actually sticks.

At Lilypad, our 1:1 sessions are individualized, play-based, and built around your child’s real-life communication, not just drills or flashcards.

We look at the whole child so progress carries over beyond the therapy room… into home, school, and everyday moments.

If you’re wondering what speech therapy would actually look like for your child...this is it.

💬 Ready to get started or learn more?
Send me a message or fill out the summer request form through the link in bio.

03/19/2026

You want your child to talk…
but AAC feels like too much.

I had a parent say this to me recently.

Her child is verbal.
She has words.
She’s making progress.

So naturally the question was:
“Why would she need AAC?”

But here’s what we’ve actually seen:

When we model language on the device
and pair it with speech
she’s more likely to remember it.

More likely to try it.
More likely to use it later on her own.

We’re working on things like:
• grammar (-ing, sentence structure)
• longer phrases
• vocabulary that doesn’t come up as often

And even when she’s not using the device?

She’s using the language.

That’s the power of a multi-modal approach.

Seeing it.
Hearing it.
Using it.

AAC isn’t replacing her speech.
It’s helping her build and retain language faster.

And that’s the part I wish more people understood. 💚

Most parents think speech therapy homework looks like flashcards.But sometimes… it looks like building a LEGO set.One of...
03/18/2026

Most parents think speech therapy homework looks like flashcards.

But sometimes… it looks like building a LEGO set.

One of my kiddos is working on following directions and building confidence sticking with tasks. So this week his homework was simple:

Build a LEGO set using the picture directions.

Mom sent me this update and I could not be more proud. He followed the steps, stuck with it, and built the whole thing.

That’s not just play.

That’s practicing:
• following directions
• sequencing
• attention and persistence
• problem solving

In therapy we use something called scaffolding.

Instead of jumping straight to something hard, we start with something a child can do — then slowly make it a little more challenging.

Because when kids experience small wins first, they build the confidence to tackle bigger skills.

Small wins → big skills.

And this kid absolutely crushed it. 💪

Save this if you need a reminder that practice at home can look like play.

03/16/2026

This is what speech therapy actually looks like…

We’re working on so many things at once.. language, sounds, play, engagement, turn-taking.

But on the surface?

It’s mostly just me making very silly sounds all day. 🤪

And somehow… that’s exactly how communication starts.

That’s it, sometimes it’s needed! On that note, so thankful and happy to be with my family this week celebrating my niec...
03/14/2026

That’s it, sometimes it’s needed!

On that note, so thankful and happy to be with my family this week celebrating my niece on her bat mitzvah! 🥳

Will answer all messages Monday!

Spring therapy spots are open 💚 (Only 5 left)Not sure where to start? Here’s the simple path:1) Free 15‑min consult → sh...
03/13/2026

Spring therapy spots are open 💚 (Only 5 left)

Not sure where to start? Here’s the simple path:
1) Free 15‑min consult → share your concerns + see if therapy is the right fit
2) Evaluation → clear answers, strengths, and a personalized plan
3) Weekly therapy → child‑led, play‑based sessions + parent coaching for real-life carryover

Ready to take the first step?

📞 Book your free consult through the link in bio or visit www.lilypadslp.com

Address

10 Union Avenue Unit 4
Lynbrook, NY
11563

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