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Speak, Learn, & Play is a multidisciplinary therapy practice in Brooklyn, NY, supporting children, adolescents, and families through speech & language therapy, psychotherapy, clinician-led social groups, parent coaching, and executive functioning support.

An awkward conversation, friendship conflict, or moment of rejection can stay with a child long after everyone else has ...
09/21/2026

An awkward conversation, friendship conflict, or moment of rejection can stay with a child long after everyone else has moved on.

This Resilience video explores how we can help neurodivergent kids process social experiences, recover without dismissing their feelings, repair when appropriate, and move forward without believing that one difficult moment defines them.

https://youtu.be/zdf6D6I8Ot0

A child may handle something easily one day and struggle with the exact same thing the next. That doesn’t mean they’re b...
09/15/2026

A child may handle something easily one day and struggle with the exact same thing the next. That doesn’t mean they’re being inconsistent, manipulative, or choosing not to use their skills.

Our newest blog looks at the many factors that affect a child’s capacity from day to day, and why responding to the child in front of us is more helpful than comparing them to yesterday’s version.

https://peacefulparentcoachingllc.substack.com/p/why-they-were-fine-yesterday-doesnt?r=691rok&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Flexibility doesn’t grow by repeatedly pulling a child past their limit.In our newest Resilience video, we look at what ...
09/14/2026

Flexibility doesn’t grow by repeatedly pulling a child past their limit.

In our newest Resilience video, we look at what may be underneath rigidity and how preparation, practice, predictability, and support can help neurodivergent kids handle change without feeling as though their whole world has tipped sideways.

https://youtu.be/E6FwTVqfY-Q

Bravery doesn’t always look bold.For a neurodivergent child, it may mean answering one question, tasting one unfamiliar ...
09/09/2026

Bravery doesn’t always look bold.

For a neurodivergent child, it may mean answering one question, tasting one unfamiliar food, entering a noisy room, asking to join a game, or trying something new for two minutes. Our newest blog explores how these “small brave things” help children build resilience through manageable risks, meaningful support, and repeated experiences of realizing, “That was hard, and I did it.”

https://peacefulparentcoachingllc.substack.com/p/the-small-brave-thing?r=691rok&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Meltdowns, mistakes, and messy moments happen. Resilience is built in what comes next.Our newest video explores how reco...
09/07/2026

Meltdowns, mistakes, and messy moments happen. Resilience is built in what comes next.

Our newest video explores how recovery and repair help children reconnect, take responsibility without drowning in shame, and learn that a hard moment doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

​https://youtu.be/PCu2-Bk5--c

Resilience isn’t the same as toughness-and needing support doesn’t make a child less strong.In the first video of our Re...
09/03/2026

Resilience isn’t the same as toughness-and needing support doesn’t make a child less strong.

In the first video of our Resilience series, we’re redefining what strength can look like for neurodivergent kids. It may include big feelings, accommodations, recovery time, asking for help, and trying again when they’re ready.

​https://youtu.be/m6d1oMRc2kc

Resilience is often described as “bouncing back,” staying tough, or pushing through-but real resilience is much more hum...
09/02/2026

Resilience is often described as “bouncing back,” staying tough, or pushing through-but real resilience is much more human than that.

Throughout September, we’re looking at how resilience actually develops for neurodivergent children and their families: through safety, support, recovery, flexibility, repair, and the freedom to try again. We’ll talk about navigating change, recovering from hard moments, taking small risks, handling social challenges, and staying connected to yourself along the way.

Join us TOMORROW!

Kids aren't the only ones who benefit from preparation. Sometimes the best plan is the one that helps us stay calm when ...
08/27/2026

Kids aren't the only ones who benefit from preparation. Sometimes the best plan is the one that helps us stay calm when things don't go as expected. Watch this week's video for simple strategies that support both children and parents.

https://youtu.be/Aa3mPzkcNHQ

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New York, NY
11215

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(347) 457-5900

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