Speech Therapy for Kids
Pediatric speech therapy for children of all ages in Virginia Beach, VA
Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Articulation & Phonological Disorders • Language Disorders • Late Talkers • Autism • Gestalt Language Processing • Sensory • Social Communication • Parent Coaching • DIRFloortime™
Let’s Begin with an Evaluation
Evaluations are the first step in understanding your child's unique communication profile. During this session, your speech therapist will observe your child in a relaxed, play-based setting, talk with you about your concerns, and use formal and informal assessments to get a full picture of your child’s needs.
Through the evaluation, you’ll receive:
A clear understanding of your child’s strengths and areas of need
Individualized recommendations based on their developmental profile
Tools and strategies to support communication at home and beyond
The evaluation process helps us create a personalized and purposeful therapy plan to support your child’s progress.
What Therapy Looks Like at RTC
At Resolute Therapy Collaborative, therapy starts with connection. We don’t just “do speech”— we meet your child where they are, follow their lead, and create a space where they feel safe, seen, and excited to grow.
Every session is play-based, sensory-informed, and tailored to your child’s developmental level. Whether your child thrives with movement, craves deep pressure, or lights up at certain sounds or games, we use what they love to spark engagement and build communication. You might find us on the floor, in the sensory gym, or jumping on a trampoline because we know real progress happens when kids are regulated and having fun.
We also know you’re the expert on your child. That’s why we work closely with you, offering real-time coaching, practical strategies, and honest conversations about what’s working and what’s not. We’re a team through this process.
DIRFloortime: A Proven Approach to Therapy
DIRFloortime™ is a developmental therapy approach designed for children with autism, developmental delays, or social-emotional challenges. It’s especially helpful for kids who struggle with regulation, connection, or communication. When appropriate, we integrate DIRFloortime™ into our regular therapy sessions!
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DIRFloortime is a play-based therapy approach that supports your child’s development through connection and relationship.
It stands for Developmental, Individual-differences, and Relationship-based, which means we tailor therapy to your child’s stage of development, their unique sensory and emotional profile, and the relationships that help them grow.
It's especially effective for children with autism, developmental delays, or challenges with regulation, engagement, or communication.
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DIRFloortime helps your child build the skills they need to connect, communicate, and relate to others.
Through playful, back-and-forth interactions, we work on shared attention, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and communication.
Your child learns how to express their thoughts and feelings, think more flexibly, and feel safe connecting with others without pressure or expectations that don’t fit their needs.
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Yes. DIRFloortime actively involves parents and caregivers.
We help you understand your child’s unique profile and give you simple, powerful strategies to support their development at home.
You'll learn how to connect with your child in ways that feel good for both of you, build their communication skills through play, and support regulation without power struggles.
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DIRFloortime is integrated into regular therapy sessions as part of your child’s personalized plan.
It’s not a separate program or a one-size-fits-all series. Instead, we use DIRFloortime strategies during sessions with children who benefit from a relationship-based, sensory-informed approach.
Your speech therapist will follow your child’s lead, build connection through play, and gently stretch their communication and interaction skills at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Our Specialty Services
At Resolute Therapy Collaborative, we provide a range of specialized speech therapy services designed to empower children and enhance their communication skills through engaging and playful methods.
Speech Therapy for Speech Sound Disorders
We specialize in helping children with apraxia, articulation disorders, and phonological disorders develop clear, consistent speech through targeted, evidence-based support.
Improve speech clarity by teaching accurate sound production through repetition and cueing
Build speech confidence by giving your child tools and strategies that work for them
Use play-based, motivating activities to keep sessions engaging while targeting motor speech goals
Our therapy for apraxia of speech and other speech sound disorders is structured, personalized, and effective.
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers & Communication Delays
Speech therapy for late talkers helps toddlers find their voice through play, connection, and confidence-building strategies. During our sessions, we will help your child:
Build early communication skills using gestures, sounds, and verbal imitation
Increase engagement through child-led play and high-energy interactions
Support speech sound development and reduce frustration with consistent, motivating routines
Parents and caregivers are an important part of speech therapy and will be included in every session. We will take time to provide coaching and strategies to use at home so your child makes efficient progress.
Speech Therapy for Autism & Gestalt Language Processors
We support autistic children using a neurodiversity-affirming, sensory-informed approach that aligns with how they naturally communicate. Our therapy sessions will help your child:
Build connection and social interaction through sensory motor play and back-and-forth engagement
Support all stages of gestalt language processing using tailored strategies and your child’s interests
Introduce AAC or other communication supports when needed, without pressure or expectations
Speech therapy for autism and Gestalt Language Processors helps your child connect, communicate, and express themselves in a way that feels authentic, empowering, and understood.
Language Therapy for Expression & Comprehension
We help children build the language skills they need to express themselves, understand others, and connect with the world around them. Language therapy will help your child:
Grow and expand vocabulary and sentence length to express thoughts, needs, and ideas
Improve understanding of language for following directions, answering questions, and learning new concepts
Support expressive language skills like telling stories, asking for help, describing things, and sharing opinions
Language therapy gives your child the tools to communicate clearly and confidently across home, school, and social settings.
Peer Support Groups for Social Skills, Play Skills & Communication Skills!
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Our peer groups are designed for children who need support building social interaction and communication skills with other kids in a low-pressure, play-based environment.
Practice turn-taking, joint attention, and shared play using movement, sensory activities, and child-led interaction
Build vocabulary, improve language comprehension, and learn new ways to connect with peers
Support social confidence without forcing interaction— each child is gently encouraged, never pushed
Peer groups at Resolute Therapy Collaborative are carefully matched by age and developmental level, so your child is supported alongside others with similar strengths and needs. These groups are a great fit for children who benefit from extra guidance with social communication in a setting that feels fun, flexible, and affirming.
We’re Accepting New Clients for Speech Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA
Are you looking for “speech therapy near me?” Well, you are in the right place! At Resolute Therapy Collaborative, we specialize in apraxia of speech, speech and language delays and disorders, late talkers, autism, gestalt language processing, DIRFloortime™, and more! Contact us to get started today.