Words are more than vocabulary — they’re how children share joy, make friends, ask for help, and feel seen. Our speech therapists help your child find their voice, whether that’s spoken words, gestures, AAC, or another communication style that fits who they are.
We don’t just teach words. We build communication that works in your child’s world.
Some children are talkative but misunderstood. Others know what they want but can’t express it. And some are just beginning their communication journey.
We look at:
Then we design a plan that feels natural — because communication should make life easier, not harder.
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Language isn’t just about words — it’s how children learn, participate, and build relationships
Our speech therapy strengthens the communication foundations that help children thrive in early learning environments, including our school-readiness program designed specifically for autistic learners.
We focus on skills that make classrooms and peer interactions feel accessible and enjoyable:
These skills are practiced in real-time — with peers, educators, and predictable daily routines — so children learn not just what to say, but when and how to use communication in a way that feels natural and empowering.
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Communication lives at the center of everything — relationships, play, learning, independence. That’s why our speech therapists collaborate daily with:
One team. One plan. One coordinated experience.
You’re no longer relaying messages between therapists — we take care of that.
Eating shouldn’t be a daily battle. Many children struggle with chewing, swallowing, picky eating, food aversions, or anxiety around meals — and those challenges often have communication, sensory, or motor pieces beneath the surface.
Our feeding therapy is designed to make mealtimes calmer, safer, and more successful by addressing all three.
We help children:
Because mealtimes aren’t just about nutrition — they’re connection, family, and independence. When eating gets easier, everything feels easier.
Get started now!Because communication should show up where it’s needed:
We learn about your child’s strengths, challenges, routines, and what matters most to you.
ABA, speech, OT, and neuropsychology experts design a unified, personalized plan that reflects how your child learns best.
Skills learned in therapy begin to show up naturally — at home, with peers, and in school routines — because our focus is real-world carryover.
For the first time, all of his therapists were finally talking to each other. It changed everything.
This is the first therapy plan that felt like it was actually made for my child.
Our daughter walked into kindergarten confident and ready. We couldn’t believe the difference.
If your child struggles to communicate wants and needs, gets frustrated when others don’t understand them, has limited vocabulary, unclear speech, or difficulty engaging socially, speech therapy can help. We’ll walk you through an honest assessment.
Yes! We support all forms of communication, including gestures, pictures, and AAC. Speech isn’t always words — it’s about being understood.
Your child has a consistent speech therapist who builds a trusting relationship. If additional therapies are recommended, those therapists collaborate with your SLP so you never have to coordinate care on your own.
School services support classroom participation. Our therapy builds the foundational communication skills that make home, community, and school life easier — with more frequent sessions and family involvement.
Yes, we work with many insurance plans and help you understand benefits before you start. No surprises.
That’s the point! We teach communication skills that carry into everyday routines — meals, play, transitions, and peer interactions — so life at home gets easier.
Absolutely. Many of our clients receive speech therapy only. If additional support ever makes sense, we’ll talk you through it.
We do. We support grasp patterns, strength, coordination, and motor planning so writing, cutting, coloring, and classroom tasks feel easier.
Yes. We give you tools, not homework — simple strategies that fit into routines you already have.
Our centers are built for childhood — bright, welcoming spaces where kids can explore, play, and practice real-life skills in environments that feel safe and fun.
Gracent Pediatric Therapy — formerly Pine Cone Therapies in Texas and includes three North Shore Pediatric Therapy centers in Illinois — is part of the Gracent network and a sister company to North Shore Pediatric Therapy. Together, we’re creating connected, compassionate care for children and families across every stage of growth.
