Every Step Counts!

Our mission is to to help children surpass what others said they'd never achieve.

Our History

Our Director Cherie River's nephew, Harrison, was born with Down syndrome 26-years ago. When she observed his speech therapy sessions, she decided to become a Speech Language Pathologist.

Cherie started her private practice over 18 years ago, working out of her home. Through the years, we've worked to forge a great reputation in our community, with over 50 employees serving children in schools, clinics, and homes throughout the Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland, and Washington counties.

We believe that each step counts!

Who We Are

River Pediatric Therapies is a private practice, staffed with over 50 certified and licensed Speech Language Pathologists, Developmental Therapists, Behavioral Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Through interactive techniques and by consulting with your child's school, home, preschool, and/or daycare, your child is made to feel joy and accomplishment in each session!

Caregivers and family members are encouraged to participate in the treatment sessions, and to implement them at home.

Therapists are trained to individualize therapy programs according to each child's strengths and needs in all areas of development, including:

  • cognitive

  • adaptive

  • sensory

  • social

  • hearing

EARLY INTERVENTION:

Birth- 3 years

  • behavior

  • vision

  • gross motor

  • fine motor

  • communication

Who We Serve

We provide evaluations and treatment for diverse needs including:

  • developmental delay

  • torticollis

  • developmental apraxia of speech

  • positioning

  • feeding disorders

  • endurance and strength training

  • articulation disorders

  • receptive language delay

  • phonological processing disorder

  • autism spectrum disorders

  • down syndrome

  • cerebral palsy

  • behavioral concerns

  • auditory processing disorder

  • expressive language delay

PRESCHOOL:

3 - 5 years

  • St. Jude Children’s Research

  • Tickets for Kids Charities

  • North Hills Community Outreach

  • Allegheny Valley School District

  • British Soccer Camp/Shaler Soccer Club

  • ACHIEVA

  • Allison Park Church

  • Parents TV Council

  • Goodwill

  • Vietnam Veterans of America

SCHOOL AGE:

6 - 18 years

Giving Back

Our past, present, and future is in helping individuals, strengthening communities, and helping businesses. We make a difference by supporting various organizations in our surrounding communities, such as:

  • Advance Community Church

  • Autism Speaks

  • Focus on the Family

  • Parents Television Counsel

  • American Center for Law & Justice

  • Riverside Community Church

  • Laurie Ann West Memorial Library

  • Fox Chapel Literacy Center

  • The Hadley Foundation

  • Community Preschools