Impacting families from 40 cities worldwide since 2016
"Honestly, it's just such a stress-free journey for me. Every step is planned out: sessions, practices, assignments.
All you need to do is follow the plan, and the progress will come naturally.
It really works!"Julia, mom of a 4.5-yr-old girl w/ speech and cognitive delay
"Incredible Customization!
At PenguinSmart, everything is tailored — you get to discuss your child’s unique needs one-on-one with the teacher, focusing on exactly what matters most to you."Sharon, mom of 5-yr-old boy w/ development delay
"All it takes is a decision: to take the time to be present with your child and a willingness to follow the teacher's guidance.
When you do that, you’ll feel grounded and confident, not confused like before, not second-guessing every step, wondering if you're doing the right thing."
Michelle, mom of 5-yr-old boy with borderline development delay
"PenguinSmart course extends far beyond what I'd originally expected!
Not only is it about speech therapy, but it also focuses on restoring the relationships with my spouse, our children, and between the siblings. This heart-change turned my family around completely, which is more than I ever could’ve dreamed of."
Marina, mom of a 5-yr-old girl w/ Autism
"I've taken my child to countless sessions where the teachers would always tell me all the things I should be doing for my child.
But no one ever asked how I was doing. PenguinSmart has been a safe space for me — not only does it help me support my child, but also truly allows me to talk about my own struggles. The better me is better for my family."Valentina, mom of a 5-yr-old boy w/ Autism
"I cannot believe my special needs daughter is proactively talking!
For years, I had given up hope of her holding a conversation with me. Thank you for re-igniting my hope to see her again for who she can be."
Kayleigh, mom of a 10-yr-old girl with Autism
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Benecio's Story
“Noticing the small daily changes kept us motivated to keep going.”
Benicio's son, Nico, was diagnosed at age three with a congenital genetic syndrome and global developmental delay. With support from PenguinSmart’s therapist, he and his wife started by working on making eye contact. Benicio was instructed to recognize everyday situations where Nico was most willing to communicate, and structured his practice from those points.
Through playful interactions, the couple built trust while also working on his oral motor coordination to stimulate speech. After six months, Nico could intentionally call family members by name, follow two-step instructions, and even initiate physical interaction with others. He’s now more comfortable expressing his likes and engaging with people in public—something they'd never imagined just months ago.Felicity's Story
“This program truly helped us bring meaningful interaction into our everyday life at home.”
Felicity's son, Sebastian, was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay at three and a half. Before starting, he barely responded to his parents' voices. But with the therapist's remote, home-based guidance, he began making eye contact — and now, he, on his own, decides to share his toys!
Every week, they'd share his goals and activity plans with the whole family — her partner, her father, and her mother. Everyone encouraged each other to turn daily routines into fun, interactive games with him.
Not only did this make a such a big impact in Sebastian's development, but it also helped build a much stronger bond and sense of trust between him and his family.
Joy's Story
Joy was a 5-year-old girl who was diagnosed with autism when she was younger. Before PenguinSmart, she had received over three years of speech therapy, but was only able to provide out-of-context phrases which left her parents wondering. After going through a few sessions, her parents realized how to understand the phrases and create a system of better understanding between Joy and the rest of the family. Joy now says full phrases in context, and is able to articulate wants and desires to others now.
Joanne's Story
“I’ve tried all kinds of parenting classes, but this is the only one that truly feels tailored to me.” - Joanne
Joanne's daughter Reina was diagnosed with a language delay when she was four and a half. Before joining the program, her speech was disorganized — she struggled with sentence structure, repeated words, and pronunciation.
However, with the remote guidance provided by the teacher, Joanne saw a clear improvement in the variety and structure of her sentences. She notes that what made a difference was how PenguinSmart's service helped them maximize the time that they spent with each other.
During the weekdays, her grandmother looks after her, so the therapist worked with the parents to create simplified strategies that her grandmother could understand and consistently follow. Then on weekends, Joanne focuses on practicing more complex social scenarios with Reina. With this daily routine, they've seen so much progress in her speech and language development.
