Why Hummingbird?
Our Promise
The connection between parents and their child begins at birth, when an infant’s first cry is met with comforting arms, laying the foundation for a lifetime of emotional and physical growth. Even before speaking, children communicate effectively through eye contact and gestures. Since 1994, we have been helping families in Hinsdale and surrounding areas with children facing communication, feeding, and developmental challenges, such as Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more. What began as a speech and feeding therapy practice has expanded to include occupational, physical, and developmental therapies, along with counseling, a preschool, and more. Our highly qualified team of therapists works closely with children and families, providing tailored approaches to each child’s unique needs. With locations in Westmont, Woodridge, and Elmhurst, our Child Enrichment Centers offer a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children learn through play. Whether children attend part-time or full-time, our focus is not only on their development but also on empowering and supporting parents throughout the process. We are committed to fostering strong relationships with families, celebrating each milestone along the way.
Why a Hummingbird?
This sweet and precious little bird of joy, ever so strong and beautiful, symbolizes great courage, determination, persistence, uniqueness, and wonder. It is capable of the most amazing feats despite its small size.
Hummingbirds are known to bring playfulness and joy into your lives just as our children do 🙂
At Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, we believe your child has unlimited potential no matter what their obstacles are.
Thank you for trusting us with their care!
Our Vision Starts With Your Family
We see a world of neurodiversity where parents are not afraid to seek help and where children are celebrated for their differences that make them so incredibly unique and beautiful.
By partnering with families, physicians, and educators, we realize that our greatest accomplishment will be to change the world… one child, one family, at a time.
Why Choose Hummingbird?
Personalized Care
Personalized care at Hummingbird begins with your very first phone call to our intake team. We take the time to truly see the whole child—honoring their individuality, interests, and strengths. Therapy plans are thoughtfully tailored to meet your family’s unique needs and goals, always grounded in our neuro-affirming approach. Through play-based, child-led therapy, we support growth in ways that feel natural, joyful, and entirely their own.
Expert Therapists
Our team of highly qualified therapists uses the latest techniques and evidence-based practices to deliver effective care. Through our collaborative team approach, your child benefits from the combined expertise of multiple specialists working together to create the most comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. This synergy ensures that your child receives well-rounded support to achieve their fullest potential.
Breadth and Depth of Our Multidisciplinary Offerings
At Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, we pride ourselves on the extensive range of multidisciplinary services we provide. Our team includes specialists in counseling, speech, occupational, pediatric physical and feeding therapy. This diverse expertise allows us to address a wide array of developmental needs under one roof.
Family-Centered Approach
At Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, we believe that family involvement is crucial to a child’s success. Our family-centered approach ensures that parents and caregivers are an integral part of the therapy process. We provide comprehensive education and support to empower families, helping them understand their child’s needs and how to support their development at home. We encourage active parent participation in therapy sessions and maintain open lines of communications with families.
Inclusive Environment
Our facilities are designed to be welcoming and accessible for all children, including those with sensory sensitivities and other special needs. We understand that every child is unique, and we strive to ensure that our facilities are accommodating to children with diverse needs.
Play-Based Therapy
We believe that play is the most powerful tool for learning and development. Our play-based therapy approach is designed to create a fun, engaging, and motivating environment for children to develop essential skills. Unlike other methods, which often focus on structured and repetitive tasks to reinforce desired behaviors, play-based therapy integrates therapeutic goals into natural interactions.
Hear From Our Community
“I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have you as partners in (my son’s) care. In an overwhelming world of therapy, your partnership is invaluable. Thank you for your dedication and continuous care and concern.”
– Diana, Parent
“Christina has made a huge difference in the speech of my toddler. He loves her and is very excited when she comes even though she makes him work hard. He’s doing so well he doesn’t need her anymore and we both are going to miss her.”
– Megan Hepokoski
“They have been working with our son Nick for three years now, and the resulting improvement in his speech and language skills has been nothing short of amazing.”
– a Lucky Parent