Therapy

Your child deserves to be understood. Let’s build confidence through playful, purposeful therapy where your child can be authentically themselves. 

Every therapy session with Word Play is as unique as your child. Therapy is playful and purposeful so your child can make progress but enjoy the process of improving their communication and motor skills. You might notice our therapy sessions look a little different than what you'd expect. Your therapist might play on the floor, run around your backyard or climb on playground equipment at school. Why? Because children learn best through movement, play and their special interests. Your child's strengths are celebrated and used to teach new concepts.

We also love when caregivers observe and participate in therapy sessions. Our goal is for you to feel prepared to continue working with your child at home after each session.  If your child’s therapy session occurs at their school or daycare, you’ll receive suggestions following each session to ensure continued support at home. Because you are the most important person in your child's life.

What sets Word Play Speech Therapy apart?

Our promises to your family. 

We promise to always see your child as a gift and to honor the unique qualities that make them who they are.

We promise to celebrate every step of growth. Whether it’s a small smile, a new word, or a big breakthrough. Every moment matters.

We promise to be honest and open when you have questions about your child, sharing what we know with care and clarity.

We promise to listen to your concerns and to hold space for your hopes, questions, and uncertainties.

We promise to respect your family’s beliefs, priorities, and perspective as we work together to support your child.

Location

Our therapy sessions are available virtually throughout Missouri, in person in St. Charles county and the greater St. Louis area based on therapist availability. We provide services in homes, early childhood centers, schools and at Enchanted Playroom in O'Fallon, MO. 

Who we see

We work with children with the following (but not limited to):

• Autism
• Gestalt language processing
• Language delay
• Speech sound (articulation) disorder
• Phonological disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down Syndrome
• Fluency disorders (stuttering)
• Apraxia (motor planning disorder) 
• Selective Mutism
• Lateral/frontal lisps
  
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Sensory Processing Disorder
  
• Fine Motor Delays
• Handwriting difficulties

If you're ready to get started, click here.

We are also currently accepting applications for our therapeutic summer camps. Learn about our camps and apply here. 

 

All services are private pay. Payment is due at the time of service via Ivy Pay. Ivy Pay is a HIPAA compliant program sent via phone number. Word Play Speech Therapy accepts all major credit cards including HSA/FSA cards. Please verify with your insurance provider whether speech therapy is covered and provide any necessary requirements prior to the evaluation or therapy session. Learn about alternative funding options on here.