Evaluation and Therapy Services for Children in East Providence, RI
Personalized Therapy from a Passionate Team
Our Approach to Therapy
At Competent Communicators, we believe in meeting children where they are by embracing individuality, building on strengths, and fostering communication rooted in connection, belonging, and joy. Our therapy is family-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, and relationship-based. Whether a child uses spoken language, AAC, or a combination of both, we tailor each plan to support their unique communication style.
We do not use compliance-based or one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, we prioritize communication that is meaningful, functional, and respectful of each child’s autonomy. We proudly serve children and families in East Providence and surrounding communities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Comprehensive Evaluations to Understand Your Child’s Unique Communication Needs
Evaluations
At Competent Communicators, we offer a range of comprehensive evaluations tailored to your child’s unique communication needs. Our services include AAC evaluations, assessments for gestalt language processors, and family-based early intervention evaluations. We take a holistic approach to understanding each child’s communication strengths and needs, ensuring that the evaluation process is thorough, family-centered, and designed to provide actionable insights that support meaningful progress.
Evaluations are play-based, child-led, and responsive to each child’s regulation and sensory needs
AAC is used, modeled, and respected throughout the evaluation process when appropriate
Caregivers are active participants and collaborators, not passive observers
Results focus on communication strengths, functional needs, and meaningful next steps
Evaluations
We provide comprehensive, child-centered evaluations to better understand each child’s unique communication profile. Evaluations are play-based and family-centered, with an emphasis on communication strengths, functional needs, and meaningful next steps. We offer AAC evaluations, assessments for gestalt language processors, and early intervention evaluations designed to support real-world communication.
Therapy
Our speech and language therapy is individualized, play-based, and relationship-centered. Sessions support regulation, connection, and joyful communication while honoring each child’s communication style. Therapy may include spoken language, AAC, or a combination of both, with families actively involved throughout the process.
School Contracting
We collaborate with schools to provide AAC evaluations, student support, and staff coaching. Our goal is to ensure AAC users are understood, supported, and set up for success across educational environments through collaborative, strengths-based services.
Parent Consultations
We offer supportive, judgment-free consultations for families navigating communication development, AAC, and gestalt language processing. These sessions are ideal for families seeking guidance, alignment, or a fresh perspective and are designed to help caregivers feel confident and supported in their child’s communication journey.
