Small Steps Speech and Feeding Therapy LLC

Small Steps Speech and Feeding Therapy LLC 🗣Speech & Language Therapy
🥣Feeding Therapy
👄Oral Placement Therapy
📍New York & New Jersey We accept private pay

🍽️ 5 Signs Your Child May Benefit From Feeding TherapyMealtimes shouldn’t feel stressful. If you’re noticing any of the ...
11/20/2025

🍽️ 5 Signs Your Child May Benefit From Feeding Therapy
Mealtimes shouldn’t feel stressful. If you’re noticing any of the following, it may be time to seek support:
🌿 Mealtimes = Battleground – Constant stress, refusal, or anxiety at the table
🌿 Extreme Food Selectivity – Eating fewer than 20 foods
🌿 Big Reactions to New Foods – Meltdowns, crying, or refusal when something unfamiliar is offered
🌿 Gagging or Vomiting during meals or when trying new textures
🌿 Difficulty Transitioning to new food stages (puree → soft solids → table foods)

Our feeding specialists help families build confidence, calm, and connection around mealtime. 💛
Send us a message if you’d like support!

At Small Steps Speech Therapy, we work to support each child’s unique needs. Our amazing SLPs target language skills, ar...
11/13/2025

At Small Steps Speech Therapy, we work to support each child’s unique needs. Our amazing SLPs target language skills, articulation, oral placement, selective feeding, executive functioning, social skills, reading and more!

From first words to full conversations, we’re here to help your child grow, one small step at a time.

Ever wonder what speech and language milestones your 3 year old should be hitting? Check it out below:🗣️ Speech & Sound ...
11/11/2025

Ever wonder what speech and language milestones your 3 year old should be hitting?

Check it out below:

🗣️ Speech & Sound Production
Can say most vowels and many consonants like p, b, m, h, w, n, t, d, k, g, f
Speech is understood by familiar adults about 75% of the time
Starts using 3–4 word sentences (“I want cookie,” “Go outside now”)
Begins using pronouns (I, me, you) and some plurals (“dogs,” “cars”)

💬 Language & Understanding
Understands simple “who,” “what,” and “where” questions
Can follow 2-step directions (“Pick up your toy and put it in the box”)
Has a vocabulary of about 900–1,000 words (and growing fast!)
Can tell you their name, age, and gender
Begins to use simple storytelling (can talk about what happened earlier in the day)

🤝 Social Communication
Enjoys simple conversations and back-and-forth exchanges
Starts playing with other children (not just beside them)
Uses language to request, protest, and comment (“I don’t like it!” “Look at me!”)

✨ If you’re not sure whether your child’s speech and language are on track, we can help!
➡️ Schedule a screening or evaluation today. Every child’s journey starts with one small step 💙

Every voice counts. Whether it’s a word, a gesture, a sign, or AAC, all forms of communication deserve to be celebrate...
11/08/2025

Every voice counts. Whether it’s a word, a gesture, a sign, or AAC, all forms of communication deserve to be celebrated! At Small Steps Speech Therapy, we’re here to support every child’s unique way of expressing themselves

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If you’ve ever typed something like this into Google, you’re in the right place.At Small Step Speech, we help NYC famili...
11/06/2025

If you’ve ever typed something like this into Google, you’re in the right place.
At Small Step Speech, we help NYC families get clear answers and real progress. 💙

Contact us by using the link in our bio or emailing: gennar@smallstepsspeechtherapy.com to get started!

🧙‍♀️ Halloween fun = speech-language therapy practice in disguise! Here are some spooky play ideas that build language ...
10/28/2025

🧙‍♀️ Halloween fun = speech-language therapy practice in disguise!

Here are some spooky play ideas that build language skills:

👻 Pretend play: Take turns being “scary monsters” or “friendly ghosts.”

🍭 Candy sorting: Practice categories and colors (“Let’s find all the chocolate!”).

📚 Read Halloween books: pause to talk about pictures, feelings, and what happens next.

These moments are full of vocabulary, turn-taking, and imagination, no flashcards required!

Today’s tip: Model language during play!When you talk out loud about what’s happening, your child hears new words and se...
10/24/2025

Today’s tip: Model language during play!
When you talk out loud about what’s happening, your child hears new words and sentence structures in a fun, natural way.

Try saying:
☕ “You’re pouring tea into my cup!”
🐻 “Teddy’s turn to drink!”
🍪 “The cookie is crunchy!”

Modeling language during play helps your child connect words with actions, build vocabulary, and practice conversation skills — all while having fun 💛

Meet Genna Ricotta, owner of Small Steps Speech Therapy. At Small Steps Speech we believe every child’s progress starts ...
10/21/2025

Meet Genna Ricotta, owner of Small Steps Speech Therapy.

At Small Steps Speech we believe every child’s progress starts with connection, consistency, and care.

Our experienced speech-language pathologists help children find their voice through evidence-based therapy that feels fun and natural.

Whether your child needs support with articulation, language, or literacy we’re here to help, one small step at a time ❤️

Thought this was very interesting about reading and rhythm. A nice way to help kids with reading while having fun.
10/20/2025

Thought this was very interesting about reading and rhythm. A nice way to help kids with reading while having fun.

10/19/2025

🧠 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! 💙

Did you know that 1 in 5 children show signs of dyslexia, a language-based learning difference that can impact reading, spelling, and writing?

At Small Steps Speech & Feeding, LLC, we believe that early identification and support can make all the difference. Our team helps children strengthen the underlying language and phonological skills that support literacy success 📚✨

👂 What to look for:

📕Trouble recognizing rhyming words
📕Difficulty sounding out or remembering words
📕Avoiding reading aloud
📕Challenges with spelling or written expression

If you suspect your child may be struggling with literacy, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our language and literacy support services!

Every big milestone starts with one small step ❤️At Small Steps Speech & Feeding, LLC, we help children ages 16 months t...
10/15/2025

Every big milestone starts with one small step ❤️

At Small Steps Speech & Feeding, LLC, we help children ages 16 months to 16 years build stronger speech, language,feeding and literacy skills through fun, supportive therapy.

If you’ve been thinking about getting started, now’s the perfect time. You can schedule an intake call with Genna to learn more about our services and how we can best support your child’s needs.

✨ Visit www.smallstepsspeechtherapy.com/contact to book your call today! (link in bio)

We can’t wait to meet your family and take the next small step together.

Pretend play does not get enough credit for all the amazing things it does for our children. It’s a heavy lifter 💪 when ...
09/19/2025

Pretend play does not get enough credit for all the amazing things it does for our children. It’s a heavy lifter 💪 when it comes to a child’s development. We need to give children opportunity to explore through pretend play. They process through their experiences and build executive functioning skills by role playing in different scenarios from parents to doctors to gardeners and everything in between. It’s also so much fun for them to do. My 5 year old loves to be the teacher 🧑‍🏫 and my 3 year old loves to play family. What’s your child’s favorite pretend play routine?

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935 Park Avenue
New York, NY
10028

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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