TDS Speech

TDS Speech is a speech therapist in Amherst, Massachusetts, offering comprehensive speech-language therapy and social skills programming to children and families across the Pioneer Valley. Since 1996, the practice has provided individualized services for language disorders, speech intelligibility, motor speech disorders, articulation and phonological issues, apraxia, pragmatic language challenges, autism spectrum disorders, voice and fluency issues, auditory processing, executive functioning, and written expression. Services are delivered in person at their office location and through telepractice using Zoom, allowing families greater access to care. The practice serves clients from local private and public schools and emphasizes collaborative goal setting with families and caregivers.

TDS Speech is a woman-owned small business and a certified member of the Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The therapists are PROMPT certified and specialize in integrating clinical interventions with family support and social-emotional learning. The practice emphasizes community, inclusion, and empowerment, believing that communication skills must be nurtured across all environments. By building strong relationships with families and involving them in every step of the therapeutic process, TDS fosters long-term success and client confidence.

Located at 7 North Pleasant Street in Amherst, the practice sits just a short walk from North Common park and within a mile of key civic buildings including the Amherst Fire Department, Amherst Town Hall, and Jones Library. Its proximity to North Pleasant Street, Main Street, and the town’s central green makes it accessible to residents throughout the area.

TDS Speech is known for its compassionate, client-centered approach and its long-standing commitment to the Amherst community. With decades of experience and a focus on family engagement, the practice stands as a trusted resource for speech and social development. Their dedication to inclusive, evidence-based care continues to support children in achieving meaningful communication milestones.