Social Skills Coaching,
Executive Function Support
& Speech Therapy in Camden County, NJ
Whether your child is struggling with social interactions, executive functioning, literacy, speech clarity, or language, we offer individualized support, group programs, and parent collaboration.
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Navigate!
Executive Function Coaching
If your child melts down when schedules change, gets stuck on the tiny details, or cannot shift gears when their idea doesn’t work out, they may need support building the social end of their executive functioning skills — the mental tools that help kids plan, organize, and adapt. In Navigate!, small groups (max 4) work on flexible, big-picture, and Plan B thinking using the Unstuck & On Target® method.
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Relate!
Social Skills Support Groups
If your child struggles to join group activities, handle teasing, or keep friends, our Relate! groups offer a safe place to learn and practice real-world social skills. Using the PEERS® curriculum, we teach conversational and friendship skills, conflict resolution, and even phone and texting skills — so kids leave with tools they can use the next day.
Supporting Kids and Teens with Speech, Language, Social, and Executive Function Skills That Last a Lifetime
At Cheerful Chatter, we believe growth happens when the right strategies meet the right support. Every child’s challenges — and strengths — are unique, which is why we look at the full picture: how they communicate, how they connect with others, and how they manage the demands of school and daily life.
We provide speech and language therapy for apraxia, dyslexia, and early language delays, small-group coaching that strengthens social confidence and executive functioning, and evaluations that uncover the “why” behind challenges.
Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
Custom plans built around your child’s unique needs, strengths and learning style.
Speech Therapy Services
From late talking to dyslexia to speech clarity, we offer individualized speech-language therapy that’s rooted in research and customized to your child.
Whether your child is struggling to speak clearly, organize their thoughts, read or spell, we provide high-impact, language-based support for lasting change.
Our specialties include:
Support for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, using DTTC and PROMPT
Dyslexia and reading support, using SPELL-Links and other speech-to-print strategies
Help for Late Talkers and early language delays, supported by the Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk” method
Speech clarity and expressive/receptive language delays
Sessions are one-on-one, 40 minutes, and always include parent coaching to help progress stick between sessions.
Evaluation Services
Sometimes, what you and your child need most is clarity. Whether they’re struggling with speech, having difficulty learning language, or falling behind in reading, a high-quality evaluation can uncover what’s really going on and point you toward meaningful next steps.
At Cheerful Chatter, we offer evaluations that are thoughtful, thorough, and tailored to your specific concerns.
Our evaluation options include:
Targeted evaluations of speech clarity/articulation or general language levels
Extended evaluations of oral language to assess multiple listening and speaking skills
Extended evaluations of oral and written language to assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing (including dyslexia)
Whether you're just beginning or seeking a second opinion, we're here to help you feel confident in your next move.
Speech Therapy and Social Skills Curriculums Used at Cheerful Chatter
(Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills)
Used in our Relate! social skills groups, this evidence-based program for preschoolers through young adults, teaches how to make and keep friends (including how to read body language, attend playdates and hang out) and handle difficult situations like arguments and bullying.
Used in our Navigate! executive function groups, this evidence-based program is designed for kids who need help with flexibility and emotional regulation. It breaks down complex cognitive skills into practical strategies children can use at school, at home, and with peers.
A speech-to-print approach for children facing dyslexia, spelling challenges, and reading comprehension issues. SPELL-Links integrates language, literacy and spelling in a way that’s grounded in how the brain actually processes words.
These motor-based speech therapy techniques help children with apraxia produce coordinated movements and clear speech. They are complimentary, structured approaches that focus on building the motor planning pathways needed for intelligible speech.
A parent-focused early intervention approach that empowers caregivers to support their child’s language development at home. This model prioritizes connection, responsiveness, and everyday opportunities to build communication skills.
Get Started With Us
Want to get started? Click below to fill out our inquiry form, and we’ll reach out to you. We will answer your questions and guide you through the process to get scheduled with Ellen!
Schedule a
Meet & Greet ($80)
In this 40-minute session, Ellen will explore your child’s goals, communication style, and energy. Together, we’ll decide whether evaluation, group enrollment or individual therapy is the best next step. Available in-person or via telehealth.
Follow Your
Custom Plan
Finally, we’ll help you get started right away with the recommendations from your Meet & Greet. We will guide you step by step through enrollment and make sure you’re added to the schedule without delay.