Our Mission

At Hearts to Words, we believe that supporting a child’s communication journey is a true partnership between families and therapists. Every family is a team, and every child’s voice matters.

With patience, guidance, and love, we work together to unlock each child’s ability to communicate, connect, and thrive—opening doors to endless possibilities.

Meet Diana

Founder & PROMPT Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Diana is a PROMPT Certified SLP with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. She specializes in motor speech disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, and AAC. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, collaboration, and heart.

Credentials Quick List:

  • PROMPT Certified

  • AAC Support Specialist

  • ASHA Member

  • TSSLD Licensed in NY

  • 20+ years in education & speech-language pathology

“I do what I do, because I love what I do.  Let’s connect and start our journey together to help your child shine!”

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“Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden.”

About Hearts to Words

At Hearts to Words, we believe every child has a unique voice—and it’s our mission to help them find it.

We provide individualized speech and language therapy that celebrates neurodiversity and embraces each child’s strengths. No two children are the same, and we take pride in creating personalized plans that support their specific needs, learning styles, and communication goals.

Our team is trained in the PROMPT therapy framework, an evidence-based approach that supports speech production by combining physical-sensory techniques with language and social-emotional development. This hands-on method helps children build the motor skills and confidence needed to communicate clearly and meaningfully.

At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to partnering with families. We believe that progress happens when caregivers and therapists work together. Through compassionate, collaborative care, we open doors to connection, confidence, and growth—for both the child and their support system.

A little more about Diana

  • A proud mother of three who considers her children her greatest inspiration and her "why”.

  • Deeply values family and cherishes close, meaningful friendships.

  • Passionate about helping and uplifting others in any way she can.

  • Strives to approach life with optimism, always seeing the glass half full.

  • Embraces exercise as her preferred form of therapy- when time allows.

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