Speech Language & Communications

What Speech Language & Communications does

Speech Language & Communications, operating as SLC Therapy of WNY, is a privately-held pediatric therapy practice founded in 2001 and headquartered in West Seneca, New York. The practice provides four core therapy disciplines—speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education—to children from birth through preschool age (0-5) across Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, and Genesee Counties in Western New York. Services are delivered through two principal program pathways: New York State's Early Intervention program for children birth to age 3, and Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services for ages 3-5 with IEPs through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), with therapy provided in children's natural environments (homes, daycares, preschool classrooms) using a family-centered coaching model.

The practice holds a New York State contract to deliver Early Intervention therapy services and approval to conduct eligibility evaluations, alongside separate county contracts for Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services in each of the four served counties. Beyond government contracts, the practice accepts insurance and private pay for outpatient services outside of the county/state programs. Operations are built on a referral-driven go-to-market, with county service coordinators, preschool teams, pediatricians, and school districts serving as the primary referral channels, supplemented by parent self-referrals. The team comprises 30+ licensed therapists and support staff, including a clinical fellowship supervision program, and the practice has been recognized as a Best Places to Work in Buffalo Company for 10 consecutive years. The company is founder-owned with no external funding, acquisitions, or parent company; founder Tami Treutlein remains active as Director, with Sarah Maginnis serving as Director of Therapy Services since 2020.

Name

Speech Language & Communications

Legal name

SLC Therapy of WNY

Website

https://slcwny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SLC Therapy of WNY is a privately-held pediatric therapy practice in West Seneca, NY providing speech, occupational, physical therapy, and special education to children birth through age 5 across four Western New York counties, primarily through New York State and county government contracts supplemented by insurance and private pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

SLP Consultation, Teacher/Parent Coaching & Home Program Support (EDAKAEAN), Pediatric In-Home Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) (HSABADAM), School-Based Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services (EDAKAEAA), Early Intervention OT (Birth–3) / Preschool OT (EDAKAFAJ), Classroom-Based / Push-In & Curriculum-Embedded SLP Services (EDAKAEAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Speech language pathology
• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Preschool special education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Babylon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. County and State Government Contracts: Early Intervention services funded through New York State and county government programs at no cost to families. Preschool therapy services funded through county and New York State funding via CPSE process.
2. Insurance Billing: Accepts insurance for outpatient services beyond Early Intervention and preschool programs.
3. Private Pay: Private pay option for families seeking outpatient services outside of county/state programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SLC Therapy of WNY provides pediatric speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education services to children from birth through preschool age. Services are delivered in natural environments (homes, daycares, preschool classrooms) through two coordinated program pathways: New York State Early Intervention (birth–3) and Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services (ages 3–5). The practice holds NY State and county contracts in Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, and Genesee Counties and also accepts insurance and private pay for outpatient services.

Product overview

SLC Therapy of WNY is a pediatric therapy practice providing a coordinated suite of therapeutic services for children from birth through preschool age. The company offers four core therapy disciplines—Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Special Education—delivered through two main program pathways: Early Intervention (birth–3) and Preschool Itinerant Services (ages 3–5). Services are provided in children's natural environments (homes, daycares, preschool classrooms) with family-centered coaching. The practice accepts county contracts, insurance, and private pay. The company holds New York State contracts for Early Intervention in Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, and Genesee Counties, and county contracts for Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services helping children develop communication skills including language, articulation, social communication, and early literacy. Includes Apraxia, Articulation, Augmentative Communication, Autism support, Feeding, Oral Motor, PECS, Sign Language, and PROMPT therapy for families with children from birth through preschool age.
• Occupational Therapy Pediatric occupational therapy supporting children in building fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills, including handwriting, feeding, sensory integration, visual/perceptual delays, and low muscle tone. Delivered in homes, daycares, and preschool classrooms.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy helping children develop strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills, including rolling over, walking/gait training, initial reflexes, and integration of retained reflexes. Provided to children birth through preschool age.
• Special Education Individualized special education support for children with developmental delays covering attention, peer/group participation, academic skills, object permanence, behaviors, and bedtime/mealtime routines, delivered in home, childcare, and preschool settings.
• Early Intervention Services New York State program providing therapy services for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special instruction, and eligibility evaluations, delivered in the child's natural environment (home, daycare, community settings) at no cost to eligible families.
• Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services Therapy services for children ages 3–5 with disabilities affecting participation in preschool or community environments. Delivered directly in preschool classrooms, Head Start programs, day care centers, and approved special education programs under county CPSE contracts. Includes Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy at no cost to families.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Erie County Early Intervention ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormal county contract to provide Early Intervention therapy services (Speech, OT, PT, Special Instruction) in Erie County. Services funded through NY State and county government programs at no cost to families.
• Niagara County Early Intervention ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty contract holder to provide Early Intervention therapy services in Niagara County. Services provided in natural environments (homes, daycares, community settings) with family-centered coaching.
• Wyoming County Early Intervention ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty contract to provide Early Intervention therapy services in Wyoming County, part of Western New York service area.
• Genesee County Early Intervention ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty contract holder for Early Intervention therapy services in Genesee County, serving children birth-3 with developmental delays.
• Erie County Preschool (CPSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracts with Erie County Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to provide Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services including Speech, OT, PT in preschool settings.
• Niagara County Preschool (CPSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty contract for Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services in Niagara County CPSE programs for children ages 3-5 with IEPs.
• Wyoming County Preschool (CPSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreschool Itinerant Therapy Services contract with Wyoming County CPSE, providing therapy in preschool classroom settings.
• Genesee County Preschool (CPSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty contract for Preschool Itinerant Therapy Services in Genesee County through CPSE process.
• Head Start ProgramscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides itinerant therapy services in Head Start preschool programs across service area counties, working with classroom teachers and program staff.
• New York State Early Intervention ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-contract holder for Early Intervention therapy services. Holds NY State contract and approval to conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for services in designated counties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Emerging players

• Soar Autism Center: Multi-disciplinary pediatric autism therapy provider (ABA, OT, SLP) operating integrated centers. Comparable integrated pediatric therapy model to SLC, though focused on autism and at earlier scale.

Direct peers

• EBS Healthcare: Pediatric therapy provider offering speech, occupational, and physical therapy services as well as related school-based staffing. Direct overlap with SLC's multi-disciplinary contract-driven delivery model.
• HealthPRO Heritage: Pediatric therapy and related education services provider serving EI, preschool, and school-based programs. Comparable contract-based multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy to SLC.
• Blue Sprig Pediatrics: Largest pure-play pediatric ABA therapy provider; also offers OT and SLP in select markets. Comparable in addressing EI/CPSE pediatric developmental services, though heavier on ABA.
• Hopebridge: Pediatric outpatient therapy centers delivering ABA, OT, SLP, and PT for children with autism and developmental delays. Comparable service mix and target demographic (birth-5 EI/CPSE) to SLC.
• The Stepping Stones Group: Provider of school-based and pediatric therapy services (OT, PT, SLP) via contracts with school districts and early intervention programs. Closely comparable contract-based delivery model to SLC's county/state work.
• Cortica: Multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy provider (ABA, OT, SLP, PT) operating autism-focused centers. Directly comparable to SLC's integrated pediatric therapy model serving birth-5 children, though at significantly larger scale.
• Centria Healthcare: Pediatric home health and ABA provider offering in-home and center-based services for children with developmental delays. Comparable to SLC's natural-environment service delivery approach.
• Invo Healthcare: Provider of pediatric and school-based therapy, behavioral, and related health services across multiple states. Overlaps with SLC across SLP/OT/PT early intervention service delivery and contract-based revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Aveanna Healthcare: Large public pediatric home health and medical solutions provider offering pediatric therapy, private duty nursing, and home health. Broadly comparable to SLC's pediatric home-based therapy delivery but at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SLCTherapy
• Instagraminstagram.com/slctherapyofwny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slc-therapy-of-wny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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