Firefly Speech Therapy

  • Updated 2 weeks ago
  • San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
  • Speech Therapy
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About Firefly Speech Therapy

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About Firefly Speech Therapy

At Firefly Speech Therapy, we believe in an individualized approach to language learning. We are a family-centered practice that embraces your child’s unique strengths and interests to ignite their language development. Our master-level Speech-Language Pathologists provide evidence-based assessments and therapy to children of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to help your child reach their communication goals through play-based activities and individualized treatment plans. We strive to create a positive and fun environment for your child to learn and grow. With our support and guidance, your child can make incredible progress in their language development.

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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,
  • live far from providers or have limited transport,
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Services

Working hours

Closed

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • 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

    02/13/2026 4:50 am

Languages

Have questions?

At Firefly Speech Therapy, we understand how important it is to recognize if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversation, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. That’s why we created a complete guide to help you understand everything you need to know about speech therapy. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s communication skills, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. Our team is here to help you and your child get the support you need.
At Firefly Speech Therapy, we strive to assist children in improving their communication skills. Our experienced speech therapists can help your child by focusing on nonverbal skills, forming clearer speech, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, and improving feeding and swallowing. We also provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. With our help, your child can take an important step towards a brighter future.
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