In-Home Speech & Feeding Therapy for Children of All Abilities
Serving families in New Lenox, IL, and surrounding areas.
WELCOME TO BECAUSE THEY GROW THERAPIES
Where we feed and grow the future.
Our mission is to grow little brains and create happy feeding experiences through natural, integrative, and evidence-based practices.
At Because They Grow, parents are involved in feeding and speech therapy from the very start. We bring feeding therapy right to your kitchen table and help your child build new skills using their own spoons, plates, cups, and toys.
We will also work with you to set meaningful therapy goals and give you realistic strategies to use in your everyday routines. Your family’s needs will guide the therapy process, and we will make sure your child feels supported as they learn to eat, connect, and enjoy food.
Let’s celebrate your child’s successes together!
Therapy services are available in both English & Spanish.
Services
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Medically Complex Feeding Therapy
At Because They Grow, we understand how much goes into caring for a child with medical complexities. Our goal is to make feeding stress-free and fun by building a safe, positive relationship with food. Therapy sessions focus on helping your child eat and drink safely, build endurance for meals, wean from a g-tube, and more.
Our therapists specialize in providing compassionate and trauma-informed feeding therapy that considers your whole child. We’ll address everything that can impact feeding by mouth— including your child’s sensory, motor, neurological, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
Feeding Therapy for Picky Eaters
Picky eating is more common than you may think! It's estimated that about 20% of parents have concerns about their child's eating habits— so, if you’re struggling with this, you are not alone.
We will start with an evaluation to determine what may be at the root of your child’s picky eating. Next, we will create a custom, integrative treatment plan to meet their needs and your family’s goals. Together, we will build lifelong feeding skills and positive relationships with food to reduce sensory aversions, mealtime meltdowns, family stress, and the need to cook different meals to satisfy everyone's preferences.
Speech & Language Therapy
Our speech therapists are experts at growing speech and language skills through play. We will get to know your child’s interests and follow their lead to make communication as motivating as possible.
Speech therapy will build on your child’s individual strengths so that they can meet milestones and thrive. Our sessions will help your child understand what they hear, use new words, improve breath support, speak with clear sounds, transition to speaking valves, or use an alternative method of communication.
Communication is the most powerful way we connect with others. We'll be there to build those connections, step by step, with your family and the greater community.
AAC Evaluations, Therapy, & Caregiver Training
How great would it be for your child to share their thoughts with others, retell an experience, or communicate when they don't feel well? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can make communication possible, even when speech by mouth is not.
We will start by completing an evaluation to determine the best AAC system for your child and family. We will also help you become comfortable using the new AAC system in daily life with practical implementation tips.
AAC will give your child the support they need to connect with the world and express their thoughts, ideas, and needs!
Meet Your Speech and Feeding Therapist
ROSEMARIE MARTIN, MHS CCC, SLP/L-IL, RYT
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist, Bilingual Spanish Speaker
Hi, I’m Rose, a bilingual speech and feeding therapist with over 14 years of experience serving children of all ages and abilities. I am passionate about working alongside families during the most impactful years of their children’s lives and cultivating success for the smallest of beings!
Alongside my professional journey, I have also raised my own 4 neurodivergent children. My experience of motherhood has given me a deeper understanding of attention disorders, sensory processing difficulties, and autism— so I know the emotional and mental toll that feeding and communication disorders can have on a family.
I established Because They Grow in 2014, committed to supporting families through the challenges of feeding. My approach to therapy is compassionate, family-centered, and playful. I meet children where they are and create a space for them to thrive and shine. I will always follow your child’s lead, picking up on their signals to either push forward or pause for a break. I realize that some days are tougher than others, and I respect and work within each child’s capacity on any given day.
Given the right support, every child can grow. I look forward to partnering with your family and celebrating your child’s successes together along the way!
L.C., Parent
“My child’s therapist was Rose, and she was absolutely wonderful to work with! My child worked with Rose for feeding therapy, and great progress was made during their time working together. She was very knowledgeable, helpful, and a compassionate therapist who created a supportive atmosphere during therapy.”
M.W., Parent
"The approach made it fun for our son while still accomplishing exercises and goals during the session, and he was more interested in participating. Rose always gave next steps and strategies to continue applying these to our daily routine. He was excited to see her every time!"
T.C., Parent
"Thank you so much to Ms. Rose! She had this amazing ability to connect with my son! He would wait for her to come ‘play’ and greet her as she pulled down the street. She was able to teach all of us techniques in a fun and productive way. We have incorporated many of the skills she taught us into our daily life. Ms. Rose is so patient, kind and knowledgeable. We are grateful for the time she spent with our son and all of us. His speech has improved so much!"
“Children do not need us to shape them.
They need us to respond to who they are.”
~ Naomi Aldort
Ready to Get Started?
Because They Grow Therapies provides speech, feeding, and AAC therapy for families in Will, Kankakee, and DuPage Counties and nearby areas of Chicagoland. We can meet you at home, online, or at a local community location.
Step 1
Give us a call at 708-320-1860 to share about your family’s needs. If our services are a good fit, we will schedule an evaluation and verify your insurance benefits.
Step 2
One of our experienced therapists will come to your home and evaluate your child’s communication and feeding skills. You’ll receive a written report with our findings and recommendations.
Step 3
Therapy will begin in your home, online, or at another community location in the New Lenox, IL area. We will tailor our treatment methods to meet your child's needs and help them reach their goals.
Insurance and Billing
Because They Grow Therapies currently accepts BCBS PPO insurance plans. We also accept private pay clients. Reach out to us directly or visit our Helpful Information page to learn more.
We come to you!
Because They Grow provides speech, feeding, and AAC therapy for families in Will, Kankakee, and DuPage Counties of Illinois. We will meet you at home, online, or at a local community location!
In-home sessions allow your child to work in their most familiar and comfortable environment— and your family will have the chance to get involved in therapy and learn helpful strategies in real time.
When appropriate, we may practice skills out in the community, including at parks, libraries, children's museums, grocery stores, or restaurants. This gives us the opportunity to use natural experiences to increase language development, put social skills into action, explore foods and mealtime settings, or even problem-solve behaviors as they occur.
We also offer online teletherapy services to families throughout Illinois. Virtual therapy provides all of the same benefits as in-person sessions, without the barriers of distance or scheduling.
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