Chatty Child is a speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy center located in downtown Manhattan. With a mission of creating voices one child at a time, Chatty Child provides comprehensive therapy services in an engaging and appealing therapeutic setting. The founder and owner, Heather Boerner, is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in treating apraxia of speech, articulation, language, speech and feeding delays.

She also works with medically complex populations and children who require augmentative and alternative communication devices. Heather brings her expertise from various therapeutic settings, including hospitals, schools, homecare, and center-based programs, to her state-of-the-art therapy center. She incorporates movement activities, multi-sensory stimulation, and thematic-based lessons to integrate language and speech goals into her treatment sessions.

With a dedicated staff of speech and occupational therapists, Chatty Child offers personalized, innovative, and challenging therapy sessions tailored to each child's needs, interests, and strengths. The goal is to empower both children and their families to effectively communicate and succeed to the best of their abilities. At Chatty Child, they believe in building a solid foundation for learning speech and language through fun, engaging, and positive experiences.

By providing child-centered care, a professional atmosphere, and a state-of-the-art learning facility, Chatty Child ensures that your child receives the best possible therapy experience. They accept various payment options, including private pay and out-of-network reimbursement for services. Chatty Child is also an approved provider for preschool and school-aged children for ST/OT/PT services, as well as an Early Intervention facility.

Through their tailored therapy sessions, Chatty Child helps children achieve positive results in communication and functional abilities, allowing them to become successful communicators and learners for life