Caitlin McDonald – Pediatric Speech Therapist in Hartford, CT
Helping Kids Thrive with Speech Therapy
Hi, I’m Caitlin McDonald
I’m a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with experience supporting children with a wide range of communication needs, including language, articulation, social communication, fluency, and AAC. I have extensive experience working with autistic and neurodivergent children and use an individualized, strengths-based approach to help each child communicate with confidence in everyday life.
Why I love what I do:
I love helping children find their voice, build confidence, and celebrate the small steps that lead to meaningful progress.
Why I’m passionate about in-home care:
I’m excited about in-home therapy because it allows me to support children in a comfortable, familiar environment while partnering with families to make therapy functional, individualized, and meaningful.
What does a Speech Therapist Do?
Speech-language pathologists (also known as speech therapists or SLPs) help kids communicate—whether they’re late to talk, hard to understand, or struggling to express themselves. They also support kids with feeding, swallowing, and social interaction. SLPs focus on:
• Speech sounds – helping kids say words clearly so others can understand them
• Language development – building vocabulary, following directions, and expressing ideas
• Social skills – learning how to have conversations, ask questions, advocate for their needs, and take turns
• Stuttering – supporting smoother, more confident speech
• Feeding and swallowing – helping with picky eating, chewing, swallowing challenges, and texture sensitivities.
Speech therapy gives kids the tools to express themselves and connect with the people around them—at home, in school, and in the world.
My Specialties
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How my practice is special
Individualized, Child-Centered Care
I take the time to understand each child’s strengths, interests, communication style, and needs so therapy feels engaging, meaningful, and personalized.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
I support autistic and neurodivergent children in communicating authentically and effectively while honoring who they are.
Functional, Family-Centered Therapy
I focus on skills that make a meaningful difference in everyday life and collaborate closely with families to support carryover beyond therapy sessions.
Client testimonials
Areas I Serve
I work with families in Hartford, and these surrounding areas: Windsor, Windsor Locks, Enfield, Simsbury, Farmington, and Wethersfield.
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Windsor Locks
Enfield
Simsbury
Farmington
Wethersfield
Local Places I love!
Dom's Broad St Eatery
The Shops
Westfarms
Unsure about what your child needs?
Book a quick 10 minute consultation with me! Serving families in Hartford near Bushnell Park. Easily accessible from I-84.
Who is Coral Care?
Coral Care supports families with exceptional in-home pediatric therapists in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Every provider in our network is thoroughly vetted through a clinical review process and receives ongoing support through monthly education, community, and access to specialized resources.
We believe the best care happens when disciplines work together. That’s why we actively support cross-specialty collaboration—ensuring kids get care that’s not just high-quality, but truly holistic.
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