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In-Home Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy for Children & Adults
In Arizona
Now Serving Maricopa and Casa Grande
Welcome to Word Play
Welcome to Word Play. We provide speech, language, and feeding therapy for children and adults across Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area, Prescott Valley and the Tri-City region, Flagstaff, and surrounding communities.
Our care is personal, practical, and relationship-based, with services available at home, by teletherapy, and in community settings. Wherever therapy happens, our team focuses on helping each person communicate, connect, and experience life more fully.
Personalized Therapy Services for Arizona Families
Our therapy is designed to support the moments that matter most—helping your child share wants and needs, making mealtimes feel more positive, or helping an adult communicate, connect, and build independence.
Pediatric Speech Therapy
When your child is hard to understand or has trouble making certain sounds, we help build clearer speech through playful, encouraging therapy that feels natural and meaningful. Sessions focus on helping your child improve articulation and be understood in everyday conversations.
Pediatric Language Therapy
When your child is still learning to find words, understand language, or put thoughts into sentences, extra support can make communication easier. We help your child build vocabulary, organize ideas, and take part more fully in conversations at home, school, and in the community.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Feeding challenges can look different for every child, from limited food choices to chewing, swallowing, or sensory needs. We work alongside your family to help your child explore food, build feeding skills, and create more positive mealtime experiences with care and respect for their readiness.
Adult Therapy Services
Adults may benefit from speech, language, cognition, or feeding therapy for many reasons, including congenital conditions, developmental differences, illness, injury, or changes in communication and swallowing abilities. Our therapists provide personalized support that helps each person communicate with greater ease, participate in daily activities, improve nutritional intake and feeding skills, and stay connected to the people and moments that matter most.
School Contract Services
Word Play partners with schools and educational programs to provide reliable, experienced speech-language support within the school setting. Our team partners with educators, families, and paraprofessionals to support children’s communication and educational needs within the school setting. Together, we help students participate more fully in their learning environment and make meaningful progress that supports their educational success.
If your school is looking for contracted SLP services, we would be happy to connect and learn more about your program’s needs.
School Contract Services
Word Play partners with schools and educational programs to provide reliable, experienced speech-language support within the school setting. Our team partners with educators, families, and paraprofessionals to support children’s communication and educational needs within the school setting. Together, we help students participate more fully in their learning environment and make meaningful progress that supports their educational success.
If your school is looking for contracted SLP services, we would be happy to connect and learn more about your program’s needs.
About Word Play, LLC
Word Play was created by speech-language pathologists who believed therapy should feel personal, practical, and deeply connected to everyday life. By meeting clients at home, through telehealth, in daycares, and in familiar community settings, we are able to understand each person’s routines, relationships, and real communication needs. This allows us to provide high-quality care that is meaningful, individualized, and easier to carry into daily life.
Our approach is play-based, relationship-driven, and shaped around each family’s goals. We take the time to understand what matters to you, adjust as needed, and stay consistent—especially when progress takes time.
Learn More About Your Child’s Development
When you have questions about your child’s development, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our free online developmental screening offers a simple way to learn more about your child’s communication and feeding skills.
After completing the screening, our team can help you understand the results, answer your questions, and talk through possible next steps if additional support may be beneficial.
DDD & ESA Approved Provider
Word Play is a qualified provider with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and an approved provider for Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) students. Our team can help you understand how to use your benefits to get started with services.
See What Families Are Saying
Not only has my daughter regained confidence in food, but she has also rediscovered the joy of eating.
“We are absolutely delighted with Word Play LLC!My daughter has been working with Charronda for speech and feeding therapy, and her progress has been nothing short of remarkable. Initially, my daughter struggled to trust food, and mealtimes were a source of stress. However, Charronda’s gentle, patient, and joyful approach has transformed the situation. Not only has my daughter regained confidence in food, but she has also rediscovered the joy of eating.
–R.H.
I wholeheartedly recommend Word Play to anyone seeking effective and compassionate speech therapy for their children
“I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and satisfaction with the speech therapy services my son received through Word Play over the last three years with both Melanie and Jennifer. The experience has been exceptional, and I am truly thankful for the support and guidance provided throughout our journey.Melanie, our most recent speech therapist, deserves special recognition. Her kindness and professionalism made a significant impact during our time with her. She approached each session with a thoughtful and considerate demeanor, always ensuring that my son felt comfortable and engaged.
–P.R.
I highly recommend Word Play, LLC to any family looking for caring, dedicated, and effective speech therapy services
As a grandmother and guardian, finding the right support for my grandchildren, Aiyana and Isaias, has been very important to me. Our experience with Word Play, LLC has been truly meaningful.What makes their team special is the way they work with children in real-life environments—at home and in the community—where learning naturally happens. This approach has helped my grandchildren feel more comfortable, confident, and engaged in their communication. The therapists are patient, caring, and truly attentive to each child’s individual needs.
They don’t just provide therapy—they build trust, encourage growth, and support the whole family.
–Carmen
Wordplay has made a huge difference for my daughter
From the very beginning, the team took the time to truly understand who she is, her unique needs, her learning style, and what motivates her. Her therapist shows up to every session with a focus on trust and connection over compliance, and that has made all the difference. You can see that relationship come through in how my daughter communicates and engages. We’ve seen real growth in her skills, but even more importantly, in her confidence to express herself. They celebrate every form of communication, even the sassy moments because it all counts. We are incredibly thankful for their dedication, expertise, and the genuine care they show my daughter.–Rachel
Meet the Therapists Behind Word Play
Behind Word Play is a team of therapists who care deeply about the families they serve. Our therapists bring skill, creativity, and compassion into each session, while our owners remain involved as practicing speech-language pathologists who help support the quality, values, and thoughtful approach behind our care.
Our team understands that therapy is personal, and that each client brings different strengths, needs, and levels of readiness. We focus on thoughtful care, realistic goals, and support that meets each child and adult where they are— building meaningful skills to improve their quality of life.
Get Started with Word Play
Ready to begin? Our team is here to answer your questions, explain the next steps, and help you find the right support for your family.