UNLOCK YOUR TODDLER'S COMMUNICATION AND
CREATE CONNECTION YOU NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE
Find out the shift that changes everything!
"It really has been amazing to see the change. I remember when I
started and thinking, how is it possible to make progress online?
But it can totally happen. I was skeptical about my ability, but it's all about the guidance".
-Devon, graduate of Step by Step Academy
But it can totally happen. I was skeptical about my ability, but it's all about the guidance".
-Devon, graduate of Step by Step Academy
There is a reason you are spinning your wheels. There is a reason that you have tried other programs
with little success.
There is a reason that all you have learned up until now isn't working with your autistic communicator.
Watch the video below to find out WHY the approach you are using isn't working!
There is a reason that all you have learned up until now isn't working with your autistic communicator.
Watch the video below to find out WHY the approach you are using isn't working!
Find out what our moms have to say about the difference when using our approach!
There is a reason you have all of the services in place
and you are still not seeing progress with your toddler.
Watch the video below to find out more!
Watch the video below to find out more!
Find out what our families say about how it feels to be the one to take charge of their toddler's future!
YOU ARE EXACTLY WHO YOUR TODDLER NEEDS!
As a mom, you know your child best! With our approach and the right tools, there is no one else in the world who can do it better...
The fierce love you have for your toddler fuels the day to day commitment it takes to change the trajectory of your toddler's future...
Every day is a new opportunity to ensure that you are creating lasting progress...
With Cherie and Alicia you will receive all of the support, coaching and guidance you will need to travel successfully through your child's communication journey, especially on the days when you need it most...
Now that you know that you are the perfect person to create progress, what do you do next?
Now that you know your approach isn't working, where do you go from here?
Watch the video below to find out the shift that changes everything!
PROGRESS IS ONLY POSSIBLE when you shift from . . .
- Working at a level that is too high to meeting your toddler where they are.
- Thinking that communication is only words to recognizing what true communication is.
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Trying to join in unsuccessfully into your child's play to creating meaningful back and forth interactions.
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Worrying about meeting developmental milestones to identifying gaps in the foundational skills.
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Holding out for words or signs to reading and responding to your child's current communication.
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Thinking your specialists are the only one who can help your child to recognizing that you are the best person to create the progress at home during your daily routines.
Our Story
In our careers, it was so clear to us that the moms who sought out our expertise and worked diligently at home in between our therapy sessions, created progress for their children that was exponentially greater than speech therapy alone. We affectionately call these moms the 1% - moms who will do whatever work it takes to help their child communicate.
We created our coaching program for the 1% of moms. We knew that if they had the tools and guidance from us as Speech-Language Pathologists, the progress they could make would be amazing.
Since developing the Step by Step Academy, the results our moms are creating are more than we ever thought possible. We are blown away every day as we watch our moms and families embrace our approach and begin to unlock their child's communication.
As highly experienced and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists who have worked for many years providing services in a school setting, we now see how our moms and families can create results in weeks that we cannot create ourselves in many months, if not years.
More than 60 families into our coaching program, we are amazed nearly every day how skilled our families become with our approach and the results that they create.
Find out how we can teach and coach you every step of the way to change
the trajectory of your toddler's communication!
the trajectory of your toddler's communication!
See what Rachel says about watching her son's BEFORE and AFTER video (9 months apart)!
"I am sitting here smiling through my tears as I re-watch that first video with the puzzle from last year. I remember feeling so hopeless and scared and crying myself to sleep almost every night. A year ago Dax had poor eye contact, he didn’t speak at all, he didn’t respond to his name, he didn’t have any gestures and he lived in his own world. I was spinning my wheels with flash cards and repeating words over and over to Dax for a year and getting nothing from him in return. Just a blank stare.
Fast forward to present day and I can barely recognize him in that first video because he has changed SO much! All those things he wasn’t doing a year ago he is doing now. Gaining joint attention and then joint engagement was exactly where we needed to start with Dax. It took a lot of work and a lot of time but once we got him out of his own little world and into ours he has not stopped making progress. He has learned that it is fun to interact and communicate with us. He even started saying “love you.” I waited almost 3 years to hear him say those words to me.
I would do it all over again in a heart beat if I had to without any hesitation. Cherie and Alicia changed our lives and changed Dax’s life forever. I will be forever thankful for them and I thank God that I found them." - Rachel
Fast forward to present day and I can barely recognize him in that first video because he has changed SO much! All those things he wasn’t doing a year ago he is doing now. Gaining joint attention and then joint engagement was exactly where we needed to start with Dax. It took a lot of work and a lot of time but once we got him out of his own little world and into ours he has not stopped making progress. He has learned that it is fun to interact and communicate with us. He even started saying “love you.” I waited almost 3 years to hear him say those words to me.
I would do it all over again in a heart beat if I had to without any hesitation. Cherie and Alicia changed our lives and changed Dax’s life forever. I will be forever thankful for them and I thank God that I found them." - Rachel
IMAGINE A LIFE WITH YOUR TODDLER WHERE . . .
You feel less worry and guilt because you are secure in the knowledge
that two Speech-Language Pathologists are leading you step by step
on the journey to lasting PROGRESS that will continue long after you are done with the program.
You experience CONNECTION you never thought possible with your
child as YOU create the communication between you.
You will feel EMPOWERED because you have stepped in and taken charge of your child's future during this critical window of time.
You experience CONNECTION you never thought possible with your
child as YOU create the communication between you.
You will feel EMPOWERED because you have stepped in and taken charge of your child's future during this critical window of time.
We know you're probably thinking . . .
"this sounds amazing, but how do I really do this?"
THAT IS WHY WE CREATED . . . . .
Cost: $4,800.00
A 6 month coaching program for toddlers ages 0-3 where you receive individualized coaching, specific to your toddler and your family routines...
...where you will graduate from our program with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) lens, feeling confident that you have the tools and skillset to continue creating amazing progress for your toddler.
...where when you fully commit to the 6 month process, the results will be exponentially greater than anything that could be achieved with 6 months of traditional speech therapy.
*At no other time in your child's life will you have this kind of access to 2 pediatric speech-language pathologists who are available for guidance, encouragement, and support through every step of the way!
A 6 month coaching program for toddlers ages 0-3 where you receive individualized coaching, specific to your toddler and your family routines...
...where you will graduate from our program with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) lens, feeling confident that you have the tools and skillset to continue creating amazing progress for your toddler.
...where when you fully commit to the 6 month process, the results will be exponentially greater than anything that could be achieved with 6 months of traditional speech therapy.
*At no other time in your child's life will you have this kind of access to 2 pediatric speech-language pathologists who are available for guidance, encouragement, and support through every step of the way!
"I would say that it is worth the time and the money. We as mothers are the only ones that are going to be able to change our children’s future because we know them best and most importantly we are the ones that love them the most in this world! Don’t hesitate to join the Step by Step Academy because these two amazing professionals will guide you through every step of the way and they will be there to cheer you on, to give you great strategies, to pick you up when you’re down and most importantly they will be there for your child. Cherie and Alicia will make sure you leave the coaching with all the strategies you need to make a difference in your little one’s life!" -Steph
"It's worth both money AND time. Cherie and Alicia are in this with you!" - Alex
Our program is tailored specifically for you . . .
We help worried, hopeless and frustrated moms like you who have tried everything to help your child communicate. We teach and coach dedicated moms like you to create progress in your toddler’s communication and increase connection in a way you never imagined by coaching you to use simple strategies consistently within your already existing routines.
We know you are living crazy, busy lives trying to meet the needs of everyone in your family. Everything we teach is simple and can be implemented whether you are at home all day with your child or if you work outside the home. We will walk you through step by step to create more connections and lasting change in your toddler’s communication.
Our program is unique because it is happening in real time, with real moms & families who are experiencing real struggles with their child’s communication. Because coaching is the foundation of our program, you will know exactly what to target and how to implement the strategies you are learning.
What does the 6 month program include?
VIDEO COACHING
THIS IS THE UNIQUE PIECE OF OUR PROGRAM THAT YOU WILL FIND NOWHERE ELSE and the KEY to creating amazing and lasting progress!
YOU will create connection and communication progress with your child that you cannot even imagine today as you learn what YOUR child responds to as you bring them out of their own world...
You film a 1 minute or less interaction with your child and send it to us for feedback.
We coach you through every tiny piece of each interaction as you learn to read your child's communication in a way you never thought possible and to respond in the way that YOUR child needs it most.
This process is like no other because:
*we don't interfere with the flow of your interactions
*we are able to watch the video for every bit of communication that may be missed in real time
*you are able to watch your video after you receive our feedback in order to understand what worked best with your child and what you want to change
*you are able to try the interaction again and continue to hone your skills as you send it for more coaching
*you can send as many videos as you want on any schedule that works best for your family
*this process can be worked around YOUR schedule and YOUR child - totally individualized
YOU will create connection and communication progress with your child that you cannot even imagine today as you learn what YOUR child responds to as you bring them out of their own world...
You film a 1 minute or less interaction with your child and send it to us for feedback.
We coach you through every tiny piece of each interaction as you learn to read your child's communication in a way you never thought possible and to respond in the way that YOUR child needs it most.
This process is like no other because:
*we don't interfere with the flow of your interactions
*we are able to watch the video for every bit of communication that may be missed in real time
*you are able to watch your video after you receive our feedback in order to understand what worked best with your child and what you want to change
*you are able to try the interaction again and continue to hone your skills as you send it for more coaching
*you can send as many videos as you want on any schedule that works best for your family
*this process can be worked around YOUR schedule and YOUR child - totally individualized
1:1 Coaching within a group coaching model
. . .where you get direct coaching from 2 SLPs, who tailor the framework specifically to your child.
Your 1:1 Session is your opportunity to receive individualized coaching within the group coaching model. Share your video for real time feedback and Cherie and Alicia will help you connect the dots on how small changes propel progress forward.
View your interactions with your child through a Speech-Language Pathologist's lens (through direct coaching) to increase communication opportunities, sustain engagement and increase connections.
Access to group coaching sessions where you will
-gain insight into a variety of ways to use the strategies
-learn from feedback given to other moms
-get new ideas for activities to try with your toddler
Access as much or as little as you want of our group coaching. We know you are a busy mom so we have built in flexibility to fit within your family's schedule. This allows for flexibility within your family schedule for busy moms and families.
In order to ensure that you walk away with the SLP lens, we provide a program that is designed to gradually increase your independence in order for you to continue to create progress for your child long after you are finished with the program. We fade our support as your independence increases while still being here for you to provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
This 6 month program is designed as follows:
First 8 weeks (Months 1 and 2):
-one, 20-minute 1:1 zoom call per week
-up to 4 videos per coaching session sent prior to the call
-send coaching videos anytime (M-F) between 1:1 sessions during the initial 8 weeks only
Months 3 & 4:
-two 20-minute 1:1 zoom calls per month
-a total of 4 sessions during this 2 month period
-up to 4 videos per coaching session sent prior to the call
(video coaching is done on your 1:1 session only - not throughout the
week)
Months 5 & 6:
-one 20-minute 1:1 zoom call each month
-up to 4 videos per coaching session prior to the call
(video coaching is done at your 1:1 session only - not throughout the
week)
DAILY SUPPORT
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Real time access to Cherie and Alicia, two pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists with over 30 years experience working with young children on the foundational skills!
Be a part of our Step by Step Facebook group with other moms and families who are working the program:
- an opportunity to gain inspiration and insight from other families who have been where you are and are still creating progress after graduating
- a video library with examples of families working on the foundational skills, especially joint attention & engagement
- access to discussion groups and LIVES where you can learn from and share with other moms and families
Celebrate successes and share challenges with other families who are as dedicated as you are!
1 PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH CHERIE AND ALICIA
The program starts with an initial 30 minute consultation with Cherie & Alicia. This is an opportunity for you to share more about your child and to express your concerns and goals for your child. It is also an opportunity for Cherie & Alicia to get you started with the video coaching process based on your toddler's individual needs.
Have questions? Reach out to us and book a FREE 20 minute consultation with us! Email us at cherieandalicia@connect-speech.com
"You believed in us when we didn't believe in us..." - Ana & ColeListen to Ana & Cole describe the progress they created from working with us
Moms using our strategies say . . .
"My son has started listening to his name, following a point, engaging with myself and everyone else around him, playing appropriately with toys, understanding that he is separate from me and started to make his own choices, playing and engaging with social games, imitating, pointing and just the fact that he is there with us and not in his own little world anymore! All this in 2 months! I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us and I will definitely keep working with them". Steph
"It is easier to get his attention. He is interested to participate in activities with us, which do not involve colors, numbers, letters, and shapes. He is less in his own world. His eye contact is so much better". Ioana
