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OUR MISSION

WE ARE DEVOTED TO PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN’S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

THE RULES WE LIVE BY

WE ARE COLLABORATIVE AND FAMILY-CENTERED

We believe it takes a team to best support a child’s development and your family’s priorities are at the center of our care. We collaborate with family members, pediatricians, specialists and more to meet each child’s individual needs.

WE BELIEVE IN ETHICAL AND EVIDENCED-BASED PRACTICES

Our clinicians are constantly reading new literature to best support our practices. We believe that when we know better, we do better.

WE USE A COACHING MODEL

Caregiver coaching is an interactive process between a caregiver and a therapist of observing, reflecting, modeling, and practicing new strategies to support child development.

WE CELEBRATE NEUROLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

We believe differences in our neurological and cultural background are what make each of us unique, and we strive to embrace all neurotypes and cultures.

WE FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND DAILY ROUTINES

Research shows that infants and toddlers learn best in their normal routines using their own materials for optimal practice between sessions. We know that no two families are alike, so our goal is to enhance your daily routines in whatever way that looks like to you.  

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist & Certified Lactation Counselor
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
Licensed by the State of Vermont Speech-Language Pathologists

ANNIE HARDY MA CCC-SLP, CLC

Annie’s passion for working with the pediatric population started during her time at The College of Wooster where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at George Washington University. There, she also received a Certificate in Early Intervention through Georgetown University overlaying her Master’s program. Annie loves working through the lens of the caregiver. She feels most accomplished in her practice when a caregiver leaves feeling more connected and in tune with their child’s needs and wants. She aims to help caregivers build trust with their children and feed them in the most responsive way possible.

REACH OUT TODAY

Let us know how we can help you in best supporting your child’s developmental goals.

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