About WordPlay

We love working with families to help them achieve their goals. We believe that child-led, play-based therapy, and parent consultation are fundamental and will partner with you to create a personalized plan that works for you and your child.

About Gabby

Gabrielle Stern is a New York State licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She specializes in working with young children with developmental delays, Autism, and other neuro-developmental disorders such as ADHD. She believes in using a relationship centered approach to therapy and utilizes neurodiversity-affirming methods. Gabby provides therapy services focusing on expressive/receptive language delay, social-pragmatic communication, and feeding/picky eating, and is experienced in using AAC (assistive technology) to help children communicate. She provides home-based services throughout Manhattan.

About Emily

Emily Feather is a New York State licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She primarily works with pediatric clients from birth through early elementary and has experience in both school and clinical settings. She has experience treating a range of communication disorders including expressive/receptive language disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia, and stuttering. Emily also works as an evaluator in the NYCDOE and has experience determining whether therapy is needed. She loves using play to make sure that kids are engaged and learning as much as they can! Emily provides home-based services throughout Lower Westchester.