Are They Struggling to

Make Friends?

Are They Lonely or Being Bullied?

Is Your Child Having

Trouble Talking,

Being Understood, or

Learning to Read?

You’ve come to the right place.

We offer programs that bring

clarity and predictability so

families know what to expect

& how to move forward

with confidence.

  • We offer specialized speech therapy and PEERS® Social Skills Groups for children, teens & young adults.

    With over two decades of experience and countless advanced trainings, we are dedicated to working with sometimes subtle, but complex needs like Level 1 Autism, ADHD, Social Anxiety, Dyslexia & Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

    We have the knowledge, know-how, drive and passion to help your child experience success like never before. We will help them show their knowledge, speak their mind, make friends and have fun.

  • We work with children, teens and young adults in-person in our office in Haddonfield, NJ and via telehealth throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Georgia.

    Children struggling to speak clearly may be as young as two while young adults struggling to make friends or keep a job may be up to 30 years old.

    Our success stories include children of other speech therapists, physical therapists, psychologists & teachers. They know the field and they trusted us… You can trust us too.

  • Several things set us apart…

    • We provide extended, 40-minute sessions in the afternoons and evenings

    • You’re able to indirectly observe or directly participate in every session and we’ll always save a few minutes at the end to catch you up… When you understand the strategies, you can coach them at home!

    • We focus on programs that have a clear beginning, middle & end… allowing you to take a break and save your spot at the same time!

    • The summer brings two great choices… You can opt for a set of flexible appointments to schedule as you wish or a restful (& hopefully fun!) summer break

    • We use a holistic approach for more complete and lasting progress

    • Our decisions are never influenced by what an insurance company will pay

    • Our therapist is highly certified and fully licensed… you’ll never work with an assistant, student or Clinical Fellow (CFY)

    Growth happens when the right strategies meet the right support, so you’ll get our attention when you’re here… as well as when you need to call, text or email.

Schedule a discovery Call or Free Meet & Greet Now

Our Specialties

Individual & Group Programs

Is your child lonely, getting into arguments, dealing with teasing, bullying, or struggling to keep a job? So many are. The good news is we’re here to help. With average language and cognitive skills, they may very likely benefit from PEERS, Unstuck & On Target!, or both. Without critical, hidden skills, making friends, keeping jobs, and romantic relationships might remain out of reach. Click here to find out how we help kiddos in NJ, PA & GA get along with others.

Social Skills, Teasing & Bullying

Individual Programs

Is your kiddo struggling to learn letters, associate letters with sounds, read, spell or understand what they read? If so, it’s time to take a look at the component skills that make up reading and spelling. If any step along the way is difficult or slow, the entire process will be undermined. Luckily, we have the training to look at all of it. Click here to find out how we help with phonemic awareness, spelling rules & reading comprehension using a holistic approach.

Reading, Spelling & Dyslexia

Individual Programs

Watching a child struggle to communicate basic needs & thoughts can be absolutely heartbreaking. What sets us apart in this area is a background in neuroscience, formal in-person training in both DTTC and PROMPT, and a keen knack for understanding what the mouth is doing, what it should be doing, and how to help a child be successful. Click here to find out how we help children with childhood apraxia of speech develop their motor planning skills.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Why Parents Choose Cheerful Chatter

  • “My teen actually wants to go to group now—something I never thought I’d say.”

    — Parent in Haddon Heights, NJ

  • “Ellen helped my son go from unintelligible to confident and clear.”

    — Speech Therapist & Parent in Medford Lakes, NJ

  • “She didn’t just help my child. She taught me how to help them too.”

     — Parent in Cherry Hill, NJ

Read More Success Stories & Reviews

  • Waiting Room

    Come explore our jungle-themed office! Complete with wifi, a charging station and footrests, our goal is to keep everyone relaxed and comfortable.

  • The Jungle

    It’s everyone’s favorite! Our jungle-themed playroom celebrates the accomplishments of our kiddos. Can you spot all those mastered goals in the trees?

  • Parent Room

    Watch a live feed of the therapy session, make a phone call, or get some work done while you enjoy a cup of coffee, decaf, tea, hot chocolate or water.

  • Therapy Room

    When it’s time for work, we have a calm, quiet room with limited distractions, a standing desk and a vareity of seating options.

  • Therapy Room

    That dry erase surface is actually a screen for the evidence-based technique of video modeling.

  • 807 North Haddon Avenue

    If you know the area, we are between (and across the street from) PJ Whelihan’s & Central Taco in Haddonfield, NJ.