OVER THE MOON
PLAY
A warm, naturally lit speech therapy session with picture cards

Every child's voice matters

Over the Moon
Play

Small steps. Big smiles.

Personalized speech and language therapy that sees your child for all they are. Because communication is about more than speaking — it's about connecting.

Start your child's journey

Thoughtful care. Your child's goals. Their pace.

Family-centered care Play-based sessions Room to grow

Care that starts with your child

More connection.
More possibility.

Every child's communication journey is different. Understanding your child's strengths, needs and what matters to your family — is where meaningful care begins.

The first step is a conversation

Your child's voice. Their story.
Let’s make room for both.

Tell us a little about your child and how best to reach you, and we'll be in touch to talk through what support could look like for your family. (At no cost)

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First Years · Birth to 5

Big beginnings
for little voices.

Speech therapy at Over the Moon Play helps your child build the communication skills they need to connect, learn, and thrive. Our speech-language pathologists support speech sound development, language delays, and social communication — meeting your child where they are with individualized, play-based care in a fun and supportive environment.

A caregiver and toddler playing together with wooden blocks in a warm, sunlit playroom

School Age therapy · Ages 5+

Growing voices,
growing confidence.

As your child heads into school, communication shapes how they learn, make friends, and share who they are. With the same individualized, engaging approach, our speech therapy helps school age children build skills that carry into the classroom, home and real world.

A speech therapist and a school-age child practicing speech sounds with picture cards at a table

Our services

The foundations
every child builds.

Wherever your child is starting from, we take a holistic approach together — shaped around their age, their personality, and what matters to your family.

Speech & clarity

Helping your child pronounce sounds and words clearly — from first words to confident, easy conversations.

Language & connection

Building understanding and expression so your child can share ideas, needs, and the things that matter to them.

Social-emotional learning

Growing the skills to connect, take turns, and manage big feelings — building confidence for friendships and everyday life.

Areas addressed:

  • Speech sound disorders
  • Routines Based Early Intervention
  • Expressive and Receptive language
  • Pragmatics
  • Fluency
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Executive functioning skills

Comprehensive speech-language evaluation

$350one-time

A complete look at your child's communication strengths and needs, with a written report and clear recommendations.

Therapy services

$140per session · 50 minutes

or Membership

$500per month

  • 40 minutes per session

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Individualized sessions that support your child's communication and confidence — goals shaped around your family and everyday routines.

Maintenance check-in

$50per check-in

Therapy graduates and their families can periodically* check in with their therapist to support carry over. *Within a year of discharge

Flexible options for payment include private pay, membership plan or you may seek reimbursement for services through Thrizer with flexibility to use FSA/HSA.

How it works

Four simple steps,
starting with a conversation.

Whether your child is 2 or 10, the path is the same. Tap a step to learn more.

Group classes

We're parents and caregivers too! Our groups go beyond playtime for kids — they're a chance for you to connect and recharge. Groups are a safe space to build your own support network, ask questions and seek resources in groups run by a qualified speech-language pathologist.

No evaluation is needed to join our group classes — classes are open, and all abilities are welcome.

Caregivers and their babies and toddlers playing together in a cozy group class

Danielle Ruffin, speech-language pathologist, smiling outdoors

Meet your SLP

Danielle RuffinM.S., CCC-SLP, RYT 200

Speech-Language PathologistYoga TeacherSocial-Emotional Learning Facilitator

Danielle is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist specializing in expressive-receptive language delays, articulation, executive functioning and social-emotional learning with holistic techniques, integrated throughout sessions. With over 12 years of experience working with children and families in and around Philadelphia, Danielle has provided culturally competent speech-language therapy across various settings that include daycares, preschools, public, private and charter schools, and other community settings in early intervention.

In addition to pediatric speech therapy, Danielle discovered the positive connection and outcomes of incorporating movement and breath work into her sessions. It became a “bridge” to include caregivers in sessions, from being onlookers to active participants. As a registered yoga teacher and certified Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator, Danielle is dedicated to merging traditional speech-language therapy with breath-work and mindfulness.

Danielle has put her certification as a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator to use, offering engaging parent and teacher workshops to preschools around Philadelphia. Through collaborative workshopping, suggestions and ideas are welcome and valued. Danielle’s goal is to provide social-emotional learning through workshops to as many children, caregivers and teachers as possible.

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A little clarity

It’s natural to
have questions.

Wondering whether your child needs support is a big deal — and taking the first step can feel big too. Here are a few things parents and caregivers often ask.