Speech and Language Therapy
Our licensed speech-language pathologists assess, develop and enhance a child's ability to communicate, from first words through complex conversation.
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Pediatric therapy in Cumming, Georgia for children birth to 21
Physical, occupational, speech and ABA therapy, serving families across Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth and North Fulton counties.
Or call us at 770-240-0163
Joy Therapy and Learning Center
We maximize the potential of every child we serve.
Our therapists have years of experience providing essential services for children age birth to 21, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, early intervention, ABA therapy, feeding therapy, and parent education and support. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.
How we work
Parents are involved every step of the way, every day.
Parents are partners in their child’s therapy. We teach you how to include therapeutic strategies in your child’s daily routine, so progress keeps happening in the hours you spend together rather than only in the hour you spend with us.
- You are in the room, not in the waiting area
- Your therapist models a strategy, then coaches you through it
- You leave with one or two things to try, not ten
What we do
An array of services to benefit a child’s many needs
Every service is delivered by licensed clinicians who specialize in children. Where a child needs more than one, our teams coordinate with each other.
Occupational Therapy
Our licensed occupational therapists help children with physical, sensory or cognitive differences take part in daily life as independently as possible.
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Our licensed physical therapists help each child reach their maximum potential for independent movement and take an active part in home, school and community life.
Learn about physical therapyOral Motor and Feeding Therapy
Our specially trained therapists work with children to enhance their ability to eat safely, comfortably and effectively.
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ABA uses a data-driven, individualized approach built on positive interactions and engaging learning activities.
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Through Georgia's early intervention program, Babies Can't Wait, we provide home-based therapy and education services to children from birth to age three.
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Comprehensive, individualized evaluations that assess your child's skills and directly address the concerns you have raised.
Learn about evaluationsCenter-Based Programs
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and associated programs delivered at our Cumming center for children from birth to 21.
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One building, one team
Every discipline under one roof.
When a child receives speech, occupational and physical therapy here, the clinicians involved talk to each other, often on the same day. Goals are written so they reinforce one another instead of pulling in different directions, and you are not left relaying information between providers who have never met.
It is what makes our ABA different, too. Our ABA is developmental and play based, with direct support from the speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists working in the same building.
Our Cumming center has the gym, sensory and treatment space that home visits cannot offer, and we serve children from birth all the way through age 21.
See our center-based programsOur culture
Building Relationships. Sharing Joy. Providing Results.
We hire exceptional people
Our team keeps a positive attitude and takes personal responsibility for the success and satisfaction of every family we work with.
We make a difference
We are compassionate, helpful and respectful, and we go to extraordinary lengths to improve the lives of children and families.
Our culture is cooperative
Our environment is informal, friendly and fun. We welcome educated conversation about therapeutic direction and solve problems together.
Our culture is empowering
We offer flexibility, value a healthy work and life balance, and build roles around each person’s individual strengths.
We are Joy
We challenge ourselves to stay innovative and to adapt our strategies whenever it makes us more effective toward a child’s goals.
Our team
The people who will work with your child
More than 35 licensed therapists, board certified analysts and registered technicians across four disciplines, all under one roof in Cumming.
Megan Moore
MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy View profile
Lora Carrion
PT, DPT
Physical Therapy View profile
Nickole Saladin
MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy View profile
Tyler Coldiron
MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy View profile
Getting started
Make an appointment today.
Finding services for your child can be difficult. Our intake assistant, along with your therapist, can connect you to the services you need, check your insurance benefits, and help you work out where to start.
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What parents tell us
“My daughter was struggling with her handwriting and balance. After only two sessions, we (and her teachers) were starting to see a big difference. She loves going to Joy, and asks when she gets to come back each time!”
“[Our therapist] gave awesome pointers that helped the overall progression of my son's speech and showed a genuine interest in my son. I'm glad to have found this program and highly recommend Joy Therapy to anyone.”
“We use them for OT, PT, SLP, and ABA so they really are more like family to us. You won't find a better group of people to love on your kiddo.”
Parent resources
From our blog
Written by our clinicians for the families we work with.
Speech Milestones by Age: When to Wait and When to Call
Almost every parent of a quiet toddler has been told to wait and see. Sometimes that is right. Here is how to tell the difference.
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What Actually Happens in a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Session
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Picky Eating vs. a Feeding Disorder: How Parents Can Tell the Difference
Nearly every young child goes through a picky phase. A smaller group is dealing with something else. The differences are more specific than most parents are…
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