What We Do:
At Playful Speech Explorers we provide individualized care to children by creating a speech and language therapy plan tailored to their strengths. Our boutique speech and language therapy experience is designed around a child-led approach, creating an environment where children’s strengths flourish. Learning new skills in a safe, familiar, and comfortable environment with owner and speech-language pathologist, Sarah Hurst, will give your child a sense of empowerment that they can bring out into the world and begin to use in their everyday life.
Language delay, expressive and receptive language development, phonological and articulation skills, play skills, echolalia and scripting, social communication, fluency, and phonological awareness are the primary areas we specialize in within this practice. Our goal is to build strong foundational relationships with the families that we work with, allowing us to create therapy goals and plans as a unit that feel meaningful to both our patients and their families.
Our Core Values
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Child-led
We believe in using a child-led approach to speech and language therapy to include children as a fundamental part of their therapy process. In doing this, we increase their autonomy, self-confidence and skill growth.
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Play-based
For pediatric clients, therapy based in play increases spontaneous language and promotes natural opportunities for children to implement their skills while doing something they enjoy.
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Neurodiversity-affirming
At Playful Speech Explorers we practice using a neurodiversity-affirming lens through which we presume competence by working with our clients to build speech and language treatment plans based on their interests and strengths.
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Strengths-based
Determination of a child’s strengths plays a significant role in their ability to thrive during therapy sessions. Providing them with activities that are focused around their strengths can help them meet their goals, while also helping them feel supported and understood by their clinician.
Testimonials
“Working with Miss Sarah has been wonderful for our family! Our son has had more therapies than I can count over the years and none has he looked forward to as much as his Speech sessions with Miss Sarah. She’s taken time to get to know his unique interests and he truly appreciates that. It’s been wonderful to connect more with him as his ability to effectively communicate grows.”
-Lisete
“Sarah was amazing! She worked with our son for about 6 months and it’s truly remarkable the progress he has made! Our son went from having just a few words to repeating everything we say and articulating each word with confidence. Our son was always excited to see Sarah and play with the toys she would bring to each session. Highly recommend Sarah’s services!
-Noel
“As a social worker, I have worked with Sarah on a number of occasions over the years. With a wealth of experience, dedication to using best practices, and a willingness to meet others where they are (literally and figuratively), Sarah is an incredible SLP who I would recommend to anyone. I cannot speak highly enough of Sarah and the work she does Playful Speech Explorers!”
-Olivia
“Ms. Sarah worked with my daughter for roughly 2 years. During that time the improvements we noticed were amazing. Her articulation of words and sounds improved and she became much more confident when speaking to people. Sarah is kind and patient and has a passion for helping kids. My daughter loves Sarah and looks forward to seeing her and working with her.”
-Nicole
“Sarah is absolutely wonderful! She's extremely patient and kind. My child has been progressing leaps and bounds with all of her help! We're very grateful and look forward to our sessions; she has the perfect balance of work and play which helps to keep my child's attention. I would absolutely recommend her!”
-Kelly
