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WELCOME TO TINY TALKERS SOUTH SHORE!
PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES TO HELP LITTLE ONES COMMUNICATE
We are a private speech therapy practice that specializes in treating children ages
18 months-7 years. Through a combination of play therapy, routine-based activities, and parent coaching, we help young children find their voices...at home, daycare, or preschool! Plus, we can supplement your child's school based services throughout the school year or help bridge the gap in services during the summer months. We are also happy to offer virtual speech therapy sessions for appropriate candidates.
EARLY LANGUAGE
We step into your child's world to teach pre-linguistic skills like imitation, pointing, facial expressions, and exclamatory words during play. Parents are always encouraged to join in!
SPEECH THERAPY
We use engaging songs and activities to help your child speak clearly when saying their name, favorite foods, family members' names, and other meaningful words.
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PARENT COACHING
We empower parents to be their child's greatest teachers. Our coaching sessions are tailored to meet your needs with resources and strategies that you can apply right away.
MEET MISS JULIE
JULIE GARDNER, M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
I am a Speech Language Pathologist with over 14 years of experience and a passion for early language and speech sound development! After working with children in integrated preschools and elementary schools, I founded Tiny Talkers South Shore to specialize in serving the pediatric population (age 18 months-7 years).
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Throughout my career, I have witnessed the incredible impact of early intervention. I have found that the sooner I can help a child who is a little (or a lot) behind in their speech and language development, the better the outcome... and there is no reason to "wait and see" when a child is struggling now. By partnering with parents and empowering them as their child's most important teachers, I help families overcome barriers and communicate with confidence.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders with a minor in Psychology and Deaf Studies from the University of New Hampshire and went on to earn my master's degree in Speech Pathology from Northern Illinois University. Since then, I have upheld my ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and my Massachusetts State License for Speech-Language Pathology. I have also pursued several continuing education courses in early language development, including courses from Laura Mize and Cari Ebert, as well as the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Kaufman Apraxia Therapy. I am dedicated to delivering the highest quality therapy to the families I serve.
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Fun facts about me! My husband and I have a son and a daughter, a dog, and about a dozen chickens! In the winter, you'll find us skiing in the mountains, and in the summer, you'll find us on our boat on the North and South Rivers. I've lived in 7 different states, but Marshfield is where I call home. In my free time, I love to work out, read, shop, and hike. I run on coffee and Lin Manuel Miranda soundtracks. I believe that nothing cures a bad day like a bike ride, a cup of coffee, and some online shopping.
"PLAY IS OFTEN TALKED ABOUT AS IF IT WERE A RELIEF FROM SERIOUS LEARNING. BUT FOR CHILDREN PLAY IS SERIOUS LEARNING. PLAY IS REALLY THE WORK OF CHILDHOOD."
- Fred Rogers
GETTING STARTED WITH
TINY TALKERS IS EASY!
We make the process easy, from your first phone call to your child's last session.
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Call for a free 20-minute consultation. You can discuss your concerns, ask questions, and we will discuss the next steps.
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Participate in an evaluation. We will learn about your child's development and communication skills through conversation, formal testing, and play interactions.
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We will create a treatment plan based on your child's strengths and challenges. Watch your child find their voice as we all play, sing, and interact in therapy together!
AND THE BEST PART?
WE COME TO YOU!
Therapy at home, daycare, preschool, or via Zoom!
We know that young children learn best in their natural settings, so we join in on daily routines like mealtimes, diaper changes, getting dressed, and story time. Our goal is to give you and your child the tools to communicate in your everyday life and continue growing even when therapy ends. We also provide virtual therapy via Zoom for appropriate clients (ideally school aged children).
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Serving families on the South Shore of MA, including Marshfield, Duxbury, Scituate, Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell, Hanover, and surrounding towns.