Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech & Language Therapy

Celebrating children & supporting families in Suffolk County, NY & Beyond

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Therapy for Children Who Communicate with Gestalts

Delayed Echolalia/Scripting

At Collaborative Minds, we specialize in supporting children who are gestalt language processors. Through child-led play, we honor and validate their scripts while modeling new language to help them progress through the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) stages—from echolalia to self-generated language.

  • Targeted therapy for children who demonstrate delayed echolalia 

  • Identification of children who are 'gestalt language processors' (process language in 'chunks' rather than single words)

  • Family coaching to support the development of self-generated language 

Parent involvement is essential in gestalt language therapy, and we encourage family members to actively join, learn, and participate in the process!

Social Skills & Self Advocacy

Therapeutic Support Groups for Children

Temple Grandin said: “Being with people who share your interests makes socializing easier”— and that’s what our neurodiversity-affirming social skill support does! Your child will develop social awareness and connections in a safe and supported space.

  • NO forced “social skills” here!

  • Our groups foster a sense of belonging and space for your child to build authentic relationships.

Contact us for more information.