Pediatric and Adolescent Speech Therapy Associates

Pediatric and Adolescent Speech Therapy Associates Providing individual and group therapy to children from birth through adolescence with a variety of communication and feeding disorders.

Our private practice located in the heart of West Hartford offers evaluation and treatment for a full range of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and social language disorders. We serve all children and adolescents from toddlers to age 18. We have been proud providers in the West Hartford areas for over 20 years servicing children from many towns around Connecticut. We offer services at our f

amily-friendly office location in West Hartford, virtual therapy services, and consultative services at numerous private daycares and schools in the area.

04/15/2026

Rapport building is the foundation of everything we do in speech therapy! Clients have to feel comfortable, safe, and encouraged in order to practice their speech and language. Rapport building is also fun! It is such a gift to get to know our clients and their families well.

We are looking forward to warm summer days! We are here to support your child’s speech and communication during summer m...
04/07/2026

We are looking forward to warm summer days! We are here to support your child’s speech and communication during summer months. Whether it is so improve speech and languages before heading into a new grade or maintaining skills during the break from school, we’ve got you covered!

The imagination of a client paired with the targeted speech sounds from the SLP means endless opportunities to practice ...
04/02/2026

The imagination of a client paired with the targeted speech sounds from the SLP means endless opportunities to practice speech. Today we had a village with a rogue ice cream truck that craSHed into some buSHes, requiring a construCION site to make repairs.

03/02/2026

We love showing up for our clients and nothing is better than seeing all their smiling faces walk through the door!

02/11/2026

The best way to get a child engaged in speech is to follow their lead! Speech and language can be used in virtually any setting, so why not let the child choose? As SLPs we can join them in what they are doing and help facilitate play that addresses their specific goals. Working on the /l/ sound? Let’s play spaceships and Land on different pLanets or do fLips without gravity. Of course, sometimes we have to stop playing to teach the specific placement of the articulators or do a short activity at the table to learn something new with language, but after that, it is important to use what they learned in the environment where they will use it the most...PLAY!

01/30/2026

Are you ever nervous about bringing your child somewhere because you don’t know how they will behave? You don’t need to feel that way coming to speech! We love every one of our clients and we are not flustered by big emotions or challenging moments. We know that when things happen, your child is trying to communicate something to us and we are all ears.

01/22/2026

Did you know there are 2 different ways to make the R sound?

Retroflex R
– The tip of the tongue curls back toward the roof of the mouth
– Sides of the tongue touch the upper molars
– Feels like a little “hook” shape

Bunched R

– The tongue tip stays down or neutral
– The middle of the tongue bunches up toward the palate
– Feels wider and more “compact”

During speech therapy, we try both ways and see which one works best. Try saying the R sound and see which way you say it!

01/08/2026

We have this question all the time! And we get it! You want to know how long it will take for your child to make their sounds, use longer sentences, understand social situations or expand their vocabulary. But there is no easy answer. Every child will progress at their own pace and accomplish their goals in their time. Depending on the number/type of goals, severity of the problem, amount of practice at home, motivation, and oral motor ability the amount of therapy time needed will differ.

I wish we could give you a better answer but we promise to do our best to help your child meet their goals!! It may be slow sometimes but the results are worth it!!!

Summer is an incredibly busy time! However, getting some speech practice can help maintain the skills and growth that cl...
07/03/2025

Summer is an incredibly busy time! However, getting some speech practice can help maintain the skills and growth that clients made throughout the school year. Here are some of our favorite free online resources that can be used to practice articulation and language. If your child usually receives services during the school year and you would like to schedule a session or two this summer, call or email our office today! We would be happy to provide services

Children are constantly reaching new milestones, including feeding and swallowing! The information here is taken from th...
06/11/2025

Children are constantly reaching new milestones, including feeding and swallowing! The information here is taken from the American Speech and Hearing Association. They have great resources and the link is below! If you think your child needs support with feeding or swallowing, reach out to our office through email (helpkidstalk@gmail.com) or by phone (860-523-9790) we would love to connect with you!

https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/feeding-and-swallowing-milestones/?srsltid=AfmBOooPa92il_n8ZVOrF5tId13LqCbdqf5cvLgRZ4cxzWLeK78edccA

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) do more than help with speech and language! SLPs play a vital role in feeding and sw...
05/29/2025

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) do more than help with speech and language! SLPs play a vital role in feeding and swallowing therapy—helping little ones eat safely and successfully.

From picky eating to difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia), SLPs assess and treat feeding challenges to support your child’s health, growth, and development. 💪💬

Whether it’s building oral motor skills, improving coordination, or making mealtime less stressful, we’re here to help 💙

If your child needs support with feeding or swallowing, call or email our office today! helpkidstalk@gmail.com (860) 523-9790

What Do Speech Therapists Work on for Language? When we target expressive and receptive language, we’re helping individu...
05/27/2025

What Do Speech Therapists Work on for Language?

When we target expressive and receptive language, we’re helping individuals build essential communication skills for everyday life!

🗣️ Expressive Language is all about what we say — putting thoughts into words, forming sentences, telling stories, asking questions, and using grammar correctly. Think of it as the "output" of communication.

👂 Receptive Language focuses on what we understand — following directions, understanding questions, learning new vocabulary, and grasping concepts. It’s the "input" side of language.

Together, these skills help people communicate clearly, understand others, and connect with the world around them. 💬🌍

If you think your child needs support in these areas, reach out to our office today! Email: helpkidstalk@gmail.com or call (860) 523-9790

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51 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT
06119

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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