We help children master the essentials

Specialized Therapy Services

Fostering communication, promoting healthy eating routines, facilitating playtime, encouraging exploration, & everything in between.

Our Practice

We're partners on your child's journey to conquer essential life skills

We bring essential pediatric rehabilitation and support services to Cos Cob & New Canaan, CT. In-home services are available to children and their families across Southern Connecticut & Westchester.

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Certified by Industry Leaders

A Message From Our Founder

It's our mission to help your child build essential life skills for a brighter future

Welcome to Essential Pediatrics! We believe every child deserves the right support to thrive — starting with the essentials. Whether it’s communication, feeding, or motor skills, our mission is to provide the core tools and guidance children need to grow with confidence.

Our personalized care, family-centered approach, and supportive environment help children strengthen the foundations that set them up for lifelong success.

We’d be honored to walk alongside your family as your child builds their essential skills for a brighter future.

Our Approach

Expert pediatric speech, feeding and occupational therapy

Our comprehensive approach, with techniques like PROMPT, NDT, sensory integration, and more, is customized to support you and your child’s unique journey.

We work collaboratively with families to ensure the best outcomes for children.

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Pediatric Therapeutic Services

Specialized Care. Lasting Progress.

Our specialists bring advanced expertise and training across a wide range of specialties — including tongue ties, feeding and swallowing, apraxia, assistive technology, auditory processing, and language development. Every treatment plan is evidence-based and personalized to your child’s needs, helping them make progress in the clinic and more importantly, thrive at home.

Articulation & Phonology

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Assistive Technology

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Auditory Processing

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Expressive & Receptive Language

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Feeding & Swallowing

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Individual Education Evaluation (IEE)

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Motor Planning & Programming (Apraxia)

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Parent Coaching & Education

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Tethered Oral Tissues (Tongue Ties)

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Testimonials

Kind words from our families

I can’t say enough positive things about Liz! She was highly recommended by a friend, and she has far exceeded our expectations. Not only is she incredibly skilled and creative in her approach, but she also has a special way of connecting with kids that goes beyond just speech therapy. She truly understands them, supports their growth, and makes a real impact. Liz has become more than just a therapist—she feels like part of our family. She consistently goes above and beyond, and I completely trust her with my kids. If you’re looking for someone who is not only fantastic at what she does but also deeply invested in your child’s progress, Liz is the one!

Mike Brancati

We are so happy that a friend recommended Essential Pediatrics when we learned my daughter needed speech therapy. Let’s face it, what kid wants to go to speech after a long day at school, but Liz & Mary make it fun! My daughter loves going and after a few months of therapy, we hear the difference in our daughter’s speech! Liz & Mary are warm & professional. They have also given me the tools to help my daughter practice speech at home. If you are looking for a speech therapist, look no further!
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Jessica Bernstein

I was introduced to Essential Pediatrics during a stressful time in my life as a mom - navigating evaluations and treatment plans for my daughter. From the very beginning, Liz and Mary welcomed us with open arms, providing not only expertise but also patience, compassion, and unwavering support. They quickly became an invaluable part of our team, genuinely invested in my daughter’s success. My daughter looks forward to her weekly sessions because their approach makes learning fun, and as a result, we’ve seen incredible growth and progress. I can’t recommend Liz and Mary enough to any family looking for dedicated, knowledgeable professionals who will make a real difference in their child’s life.
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Shana Koransky

Liz was remarkable. After the first session there was an increase in my son’s speech immediately! She was patient, calm and knowledgeable. Liz had a wonderful rapport with my young son and us. She clearly explained what she was doing and why. We completely recommend her for her speech services.

Michelle Berger

Liz taught my son to eat and drink, changing his life — and ours — forever. Born very prematurely, my son spent his first year and a half on feeding tubes, losing his natural instincts for eating. Despite our efforts, we couldn’t make the progress he needed until we met Liz. She was kind, compassionate, and relentlessly dedicated, never discouraged even when things felt stagnant. Liz not only helped my son but also supported our whole family through an incredibly tough time, offering guidance and a judgement-free ear. Whether at home or in her Cos Cob office, Liz and her team at Essential Pediatrics provide exceptional, accessible care to patients with a wide range of needs. I’d give her a million stars if I could.
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Cos Cob

132 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 24
Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807

New Canaan

72 Park Street, Suite 97
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

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