The Therapy Process

1. 15-minute phone consultation

We begin with a free 15 minute phone call to learn more about your child, answer any questions, and determine if an evaluation is the right next step. If you prefer to communicate via e-mail, we can do that as well.

2. Initial Evaluation

A comprehensive evaluation is conducted to assess your child’s strengths and needs. This may include play-based observation, standardized testing, parent interview, and informal assessments.

3. Ongoing Therapy

If therapy is recommended, we’ll begin weekly sessions tailored to your child’s goals. Sessions are engaging, evidence-based, and always personalized.

Additional Services:

  • Sunnyside offers complimentary on-site screenings to identify children who may benefit from further evaluation or support.

  • Sunnyside offers consultation and coaching sessions designed to support parents, caregivers, and educators. These sessions focus on education, practical strategies, and tools you can use in daily routines to help your child thrive — even if therapy isn't needed right now.

    We’ll work together to answer questions, guide next steps, and empower you with techniques to support your child’s communication in the moments that matter most.

  • Sunnyside offers customized trainings and workshops for early childhood educators, preschool teachers, daycare providers, and parent groups who want to deepen their understanding of speech and language development.

    Our workshops are interactive, practical, and tailored to the needs of your team. We focus on real-world strategies you can use right away to support communication in young children — whether you’re in the classroom, on the playground, or at home.

    Popular Topics Include:

    • Supporting Late Talkers in the Classroom

    • Red Flags in Early Communication Development

    • Building Language Through Play and Daily Routines

    • Supporting Gestalt Language Processors

    • Understanding and Responding to Echolalia

    Workshops can be delivered in person or virtually and range from 30 to 90 minutes depending on your needs.

    Looking for something specific? A training can be created specifically to meet your needs.