Charm City Speech

Charm City Speech is a Speech Therapist in Jessup, MD. The practice provides neurodiversity‑affirming speech therapy and IEP advocacy for children and adults throughout Howard County. Services include direct one‑on‑one or group speech therapy targeting speech sounds, language development, fluency and social communication, comprehensive evaluations and IEEs, collaborative therapy that involves parents, caregivers and educators, caregiver coaching, and IEP advocacy and support. Areas of focus encompass articulation and phonological therapy, expressive and receptive language therapy, social‑communication and pragmatic language therapy, as well as assessment and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication. The business holds a 4.90‑star rating based on ten customer reviews.

Founded and led by Swinita Shah, M.S., CCC‑SLP, Charm City Speech blends clinical practice, school‑based experience and practice leadership. Shah earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences from Towson University and a master’s in Communication Disorders from Baylor University, then built a career spanning clinical and educational settings. She emphasizes closing the gap between therapy, education and advocacy, partnering with families, teachers and fellow professionals to create individualized communication systems. In her role as clinical director, she also mentors emerging clinicians, reinforcing a philosophy that quality care begins with truly knowing each client. Administrative support is provided by Courtney Testa, whose background includes pediatric therapy operations.

Customers note that Charm City Speech enjoys a solid reputation among the clients it has served.

With that reputation for personalized, neurodiversity‑affirming care, Charm City Speech stands as a trusted speech‑therapy resource for families in Jessup.