PlayWise, LLC | Pediatric Speech, Language, and Literacy Intervention Services

PlayWise, LLC

We support children's speech, language, and literacy development using therapy approaches that are evidence-based, culturally-responsive, neurodiversity affirming, and mindful of the whole-child. Telehealth available for infants (starting at 12 months), toddlers, and school-aged children who reside in Massachusetts, Maryland, or Illinois.
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About

Meet Liane!

Liane G. Thornhill, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her) is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with specific training in Early Intervention, Orton-Gillingham (OG) based reading intervention, school-age language and literacy development, and Parent-Caregiver Coaching. She is also the founder of PlayWise Speech! Liane has over nine years of experience working with children (and families of children!) who benefit from support with organizing and formulating ideas, understanding spoken language, reading, writing, executive functions, and/or social communication. She received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions where she concentrated in Early Intervention and received a certificate in Mind Body Health and Healing. She received her bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Linguistics from Northwestern University. Currently, Liane is licensed to provide services across the states of Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland. ~ ~ ~ Please note: PlayWise, LLC is an "out-of-network" provider which means all services provided are self-pay/fee-for-service. We will not bill your insurance company. Itemized statements ("Superbills") are provided following all evaluations and direct therapy sessions. These statements can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement. Please reach out to your insurance company for any questions you may have about their reimbursement process for "out-of-network" claims.
Liane G. Thornhill, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Services

Some of the diagnoses we address include, but are not limited to:

  • Delayed Play Skills
  • Global Developmental Delay
  • Language Delay ("Late Talker")
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Social Communication Disorder
  • Developmental Language Disorder
  • Dyslexia
  • Specific Learning Disability (Reading)
  • Written Expression Disorder
  • Language-Based Learning Difficulties

Approaches

  • Early Intervention
  • Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT)
  • Orton-Gillingham (OG) Based Instruction
  • Family-Centered Practice
  • Caregiver-Mediated Interventions
  • Multisensory Structured Language Teaching
  • Environmental Modifications

Insurance Accepted

  • PlayWise is an out-of-network provider.

Fees

  • Initial Video Call to "Meet Liane" (20 minutes): $0
  • Direct Teletherapy Session (30-60 minutes): $120 - $150
  • Follow-up Consultation or Training (30 - 60 minutes): $120 - $150
  • Initial Speech, Language, and/or Literacy Evaluation (1-4 hours): $200 - $500
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