SPEECH THERAPY & EVALUATION SERVICES

Join us in our home-based, family-friendly, and welcoming clinic in East Brunswick, NJ.

Specializing in Services for Speech • Language • Late Talkers • Gestalt Language Processors • AAC Therapy & Evaluations • Dyslexia • Executive Function Skills • Play & Social Skills • Parent Consults • DIRFloortime®

Comprehensive Evaluations

Schultz Speech Therapy offers thorough assessments of your child's speech, language, and executive functioning skills. Our comprehensive evaluation will look at all areas of concern, providing a detailed analysis of your child's strengths and areas for growth.

Following the evaluation, we will review the results and provide our recommendations. If therapy is recommended, we will create a therapy plan to help your child achieve their goals.

DIRFloortime®-TAILORED EVALUATIONS

For families who value a neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based approach, we provide evaluations aligned with the DIRFloortime® framework. These assessments focus on social-emotional development, communication, and individual differences.

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Independent Education Evaluations (IEEs)

At Schultz Speech Therapy, we specialize in providing Independent Education Evaluations (IEEs) for families seeking additional insights into their child’s unique needs.

Our IEEs offer an unbiased, comprehensive perspective that can guide individualized education planning and support.

late talkers & language delays

LATE TALKERS • SPEECH & LANGUAGE DELAYS • EARLY INTERVENTION • EARLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS

At Schultz Speech Therapy, we take a play-based approach to therapy for our youngest clients. Research shows that young children learn best when they are engaged, having fun, and doing what they do best...play!

Speech therapy for late talkers will engage both parent and child through books, songs, toys, interactive games like hide and seek, movement, and sensory play activities (e.g., sensory bins, water play, play dough).

Therapy for language delays will help your child develop skills such as:

Improved receptive communication skills (e.g., ability to answer questions and follow directions)

Ability to communicate wants, needs, and thoughts

Parents will also be guided in how to support their child at home to:

Encourage more communication

Reduce frustration

Engage in activities that support language development

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gestalt language processors

GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSORS • DELAYED ECHOLALIA

Nicole Schultz is a trained NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) clinician specializing in working with children who script (delayed echolalia). Using the NLA framework, therapy always honors the child's unique way of communicating. We also support and encourage multimodal communication and the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Speech therapy for gestalt language processors will build the skills for self-generated language through activities based on your child's interests.

Therapy for children who are gestalt language processors begins by accepting and validating your child's unique gifts and personality.

Using the NLA framework, we will focus on:

Breaking apart scripts/gestalts in order to move towards an increase in self-generated language

Helping your child find their own words rather than relying on scripts or taught language

Giving parents and caregivers an understanding of NLA and how to best support their child's communication development

LANGUAGE DISORDERS

RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE • EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE

We assess and treat language disorders through an “executive functioning” lens. Oftentimes, children may present with weaknesses in specific areas, such as difficulty understanding basic concepts, answering questions, following directions, etc., that are rooted in executive functioning weaknesses. We work to discover the “root cause” of the language problem to fully address your child's needs and build skills that will lead to lasting success.

Language therapy uses more structured activities that are still engaging and motivating to address the child’s root problems, leading to improved receptive and expressive language skills.

Therapy will help your child build skills such as:

Increased attention and focus to improve listening comprehension

Improved expressive language (vocabulary, grammar, writing, conversational skills, etc.)

Self-monitoring and self-correction

Increased classroom success through planning, organization, and attention

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executive function difficulties

Executive function therapy will help your child build and strengthen skills that will lead to positive changes academically and socially.

Therapy is delivered using neurodiversity-affirming approaches, focusing on strengthening skills as well as parent and child education.

We will begin by identifying your child's primary challenges. Then, using structured activities, various tools, parent coaching, and home practice programs, we will work on skills such as attention, organization, memory, starting and completing tasks, self-correction, time management, and more.

DIRFloortime®

DIRFloortime® guides parents and caregivers on how to engage with their child in meaningful, playful interactions at home.

This relationship-based therapy helps kids develop communication, social, and emotional skills by focusing on their unique strengths and needs. Instead of following a rigid structure, we meet your child where they are, using play and connection to encourage growth.

Who is DIRFloortime® for?

DIRFloortime® is great for kids who struggle with communication, social interaction, or emotional regulation.
It's often used to support Autistic children, children with sensory processing differences, or children experiencing developmental delays.

Learn how to:

Follow your child's lead
Encourage back-and-forth communication
Support their emotional growth
Help your child express themselves
Support your child in developing problem-solving skills
Strengthen emotional regulation.

Every child learns best when they feel connected, and that's what DIRFloortime® is all about.

child with dyslexia getting tutoring and therapy in Easy Brunswick, NJ

Orton-Gillingham

DYSLEXIA • READING DIFFICULTIES

Schultz Speech Therapy provides Orton-Gillingham-based services to help children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, multisensory method that breaks language learning into smaller, manageable steps. This evidence-based technique focuses on phonics, reading, writing, and spelling, using strategies that engage multiple senses to reinforce learning.

Each session is customized to your child’s individual needs, helping them build strong literacy skills while developing confidence and finding joy in reading. Our goal is to help your child become a capable and enthusiastic reader.

Parent & Caregiver Consults

Not sure if your child needs speech therapy?

Schultz Speech Therapy offers parent/caregiver consults, which equip you with practical tools and advice personalized to your child’s specific strengths and challenges.

During a 45-minute session, we’ll discuss your concerns and provide practical advice, techniques, and recommendations to help you support your child’s development at home. Whether you need strategies for improving communication, managing specific challenges, or simply understanding your child’s needs, these consults are designed to offer clear recommendations and guidance.

Consultations are available both virtually or in person for $85. Reach out to get started.

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