Play & Say LLC

After going through two years of traditional speech therapy with minimal improvement, we came across Play and Say. When we began services, my 5 year old son's communication was limited to a few memorized phrases like "I want orange juice" and "I want box." While he could label hundreds of items in pictures. he struggled to use them in conversations. After my initial discussion with Donna, I realized that he was a gestalt learner, understanding better when seeing the whole picture rather than piecing together individual parts. Within just two months with Donna, he advanced from learning new phrases -or gestalts- mitigating them and creating new sentences independently. This progress in language also led to increased socialization with me and my husband, grandparents and his older sister- we were finally all speaking the same language. As we navigate this new process, understanding what a gestalt is, observing examples, and understanding the purpose of each stage is essential. Donna provides us with this clarity. She not only educates my husband and me but also ignites enthusiasm in my son, who eagerly anticipates his sessions with Ms. Donna. I am incredibly grateful for discovering Play and Say. If you are not seeing results with traditional speech therapy, I strongly recommend seeking a consultation with Donna. It has the potential to be life-changing.