Hello there!
The Village Occupational & Speech Therapy is a private pediatric practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn offering speech-language and occupational therapy in homes, schools, community settings, and virtually. We work with children with autism, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and language delays. Our evaluations and treatment plans are designed to be neurodiversity-affirming, focusing on your child’s unique strengths. Using a play-based approach, we create a joyful, safe space where your child can thrive and develop at their own pace.
Meet the Team
Kylie Moore
Speech-Language Pathologist
MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
I’m a neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist based in Brooklyn, specializing in emerging communication, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), gestalt language processing, and play-based therapy approaches.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to building positive, trusting relationships with each child and their family. I value connection over compliance and believe children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and supported. My family-centered approach uses play and meaningful interaction to foster communication growth and positive change.
Before transitioning to private practice, I worked in specialized private schools in Manhattan, supporting children ages 5–12 with autism, brain injury, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. I also provided services in the NYC Early Intervention Program for children from birth to age 3 with diverse needs, including delayed speech sound development, receptive-expressive language disorders, and feeding disorders.
I am certified in DIR Floortime, an evidence-based approach that fosters self-regulation, engagement, communication, and social problem-solving through the power of human connection and play. I am passionate about the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) approach for gestalt language processors. I also have training in lite, mid, and high-tech AAC systems and provide comprehensive evaluations for insurance-funded AAC devices.
Katie Blackwood
Occupational Therapist
MOT, OTR/L
My name is Katie Blackwood, and I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist in NYC. I graduated from Quinnipiac University in the Entry-Level Master of Occupational Therapy program. While at Quinnipiac University, I received extensive training in sensory progressing and integration theories, which outline and guide my evidence-based practice. Additionally, I completed a graduate capstone in Occupational Therapy Executive Functioning Interventions, which was accepted to present at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference.
I started my career as a school-based Occupational Therapist working for a private school for children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 5-12. I additionally have experience with home-based services, where I treat pediatrics in the natural context of their home. My services focus on making meaningful connections with my clients (and their families) through holistic and natural contexts. Using the principles of just-right challenge, I meet the child at their level while skillfully utilizing their strengths to create achievements in the areas with greater needs.
I am proficient in administering the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales Second Edition (PDMS-2), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2), Beery-Buktencia Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Handwriting Without Tears Screener of Handwriting Proficiency, and Sensory Profile-2. I have training in Zones of Regulation and Handwriting without Tears. I am currently completing training in the Learn, Play, Thrive programs.
