Downtown Kids Therapy

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  • 179 Franklin St #4r, New York, NY 10013
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
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About Downtown Kids Therapy

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It’s noticeable but I’m coping most of the time
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I’m comfortable with video / phone or chat and use them often
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I usually prefer in-person conversations
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My schedule is busy or changes week to week
I live far from providers or have limited transport
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About Downtown Kids Therapy

Downtown Kids Therapy is a pediatric therapy clinic located in downtown Manhattan that specializes in providing professional occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services. Our highly skilled therapists utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to ensure that each child we serve reaches their full potential. We use a holistic approach to therapy and take into consideration the whole family’s needs to ensure that each child receives the best care possible. Our experienced and compassionate staff are dedicated to helping kids reach their goals in a safe and supportive environment. We strive to create an atmosphere of collaboration and communication between the family, the therapist, and the child to ensure the best outcomes. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and services to help each child reach their greatest potential.

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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
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Services

Working hours

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Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/15/2026 4:06 am

Languages

  • English

Have questions?

Downtown Kids Therapy understands that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since they may have difficulty with social communication and language development. While it’s important to look out for signs such as difficulty responding to questions, starting/ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language, it’s also important to seek out help and resources as soon as possible. That’s why Downtown Kids Therapy has put together a complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. Our experienced professionals are here to help you and your child find the best possible solution to ensure that their language and communication skills are developed in the right way.
At Downtown Kids Therapy, we understand how important it is for children to communicate effectively with others in all settings. Our speech therapy services are tailored to help your child reach their communication goals. Our experienced speech therapists can help your child with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Our goal is to provide your child with the tools to communicate in the most efficient way possible.
Contact Phone number is (212) 226-3222.
https://www.downtownkidstherapy.com

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