Speech Start

Based on the reviews, Speech Start is a family-owned private practice offering speech, language, academic, and feeding services. The staff is described as sweet, fun, dedicated, supportive, and professional. The entire team, including speech, occupational therapy (OT), and administrative staff, is considered amazing. One reviewer noted that the assessment process is very thorough and the results were spot on. The practice develops individualized plans for each child, and parents feel supported every step of the way. Several reviewers saw a massive difference in their children’s speech after switching to Speech Start. One formerly non-verbal autistic child is now speaking, playing sports, and flourishing in studies, which a reviewer called a miracle. Another child went from minimal improvement elsewhere to saying full sentences within two months of prompt therapy. Children enjoy going to their sessions and beg to attend. The communication between therapist, student, and parent is highly praised. One reviewer mentioned a downside: the front office space uses the lounge area for OT, so there is no waiting area or bathroom facilities for parents, requiring them to text the therapist upon arrival. Speech Start is located in Hazlet and Rumson, NJ.