Speech Therapy, Reading Help, and Social Skills Groups in Haddonfield, NJ
For school-age kids and teens who are bright and capable — but still not where they should be.
When speech, reading, or friendships still feel harder than they should — we dig beneath the surface to find what others missed, and help the right skills finally take root.
Helping Bright Kids and Teens Across South Jersey for Over 20 Years
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Do you understand some of what your child says — but others struggle? Do you find yourself translating for them?
When speech isn't clear, there's usually a reason beneath the surface — whether it's persistent sound errors, phonological patterns, or something else entirely.
We figure out what's getting in the way and build a plan for clearer, more confident speech.
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If your child has been diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech — or you suspect they might have it — they need a therapist with specialized training.
Ellen McSpadden holds advanced certification in CAS and uses evidence-based approaches like DTTC to help children make real progress with motor speech planning.
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If your child knows what they want to say but has trouble finding words, organizing thoughts, or telling clear stories, language therapy may help.
We look at what is getting in the way — from vocabulary and word finding to sentence structure, comprehension, and storytelling — and build a plan that helps children understand and express themselves more clearly and confidently.
Learn about language therapy, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and storytelling support →
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Are they bright and capable — but reading, spelling, or even learning letters still feels harder than it should?
Whether your child is struggling with early letter recognition, sounding out words, spelling patterns, or showing signs of dyslexia or dysgraphia (diagnosed or not), we look beneath the surface to understand why literacy feels stuck.
We strengthen the skills that make reading and spelling work — so words become clearer, spelling makes more sense, and school feels less frustrating and more manageable.
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Some teens and tweens want friends — but struggle to start conversations, read social cues, build real friendships, or stay connected with peers.
We make the unwritten rules of social interactions make sense and help teens and tweens connect — our options give them a place to learn real-world skills and practice with others their age.
Two types of social skills help:
PEERS® Instruction — structured, evidence-based instruction that teaches the “what, why, and how” of everyday interactions
Game Nights — a relaxed environment where teens and tweens can connect, feel understood, and build real friendships (with coaching when needed)
Explore our social skills, friendship, and bullying support services →
Not sure? Have questions?
That’s what the free consultation is for.
We’ll talk through your concerns and discuss next steps. Available in-person or online.
Results from Families Throughout South Jersey Who Chose Us
“As a parent, I got to watch what they are learning, without them seeing me, and I can reinforce this at home. My sons learned valuable life skills that are priceless… You want to enrich your child’s social skills, go see Ellen. She is changing lives!!!!” — Julie
“From the start I could tell this was going to be a good fit for us. Her evaluation was professional, insightful, and very detailed. She always keeps us up to date on his progress and goals.” — Tracy
“Ellen is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and skilled at what she does! She creates a positive environment where children and teens feel safe, confident, and comfortable being themselves.” — Tina
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It’s a good idea to reach out if your child isn’t meeting communication milestones, struggles to be understood, has difficulty expressing their ideas, is falling behind in school, avoids conversations, or has trouble making and keeping friends.
Waiting rarely helps a struggling child. So, choose the link that fits best:
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Absolutely! Many teens and tweens speak clearly but struggle with conversations and social cues — critical skills for making friends and standing up to bullies.
PEERS® instruction teaches the dominant social language™ of the area so they can build skills and meaningful relationships.
Game Nights provide authentic, low-stress practice in a more natural setting — for improved confidence and connection.
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Parents can participate directly or relax in our dedicated Parent Room and observe sessions via a live video feed.
Many families appreciate this added transparency and the opportunity to watch skills being learned in real time.
The final minutes of each session are always reserved for questions and practical ideas to support carryover at home.
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Yes! We provide speech teletherapy throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Georgia.
FAQs: Speech Therapy, Reading Help, and Social Skills Groups
Not sure? Have questions?
That’s what the free consultation is for.
We’ll talk through your concerns and discuss next steps. Available in-person or online.