Raising a child who does not use spoken words brings its own daily questions. Finding real nonverbal support in Brooklyn means finding people who already get it.
Welcome Care has supported New York families since 2003, right from our Sheepshead Bay office. Families across Midwood, Homecrest, Gravesend, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Gerritsen Beach already work with our team, whether that means visiting us or having a caregiver come to them.
Call (718) 232-4850 | 3820 Nostrand Avenue, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Raising a child who does not use spoken words brings its own daily questions. Finding real nonverbal support in Brooklyn means finding people who already get it.
Welcome Care has supported New York families since 2003, right from our Sheepshead Bay office. Families across Midwood, Homecrest, Gravesend, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Gerritsen Beach already work with our team, whether that means visiting us or having a caregiver come to them.
Call (718) 232-4850 | 3820 Nostrand Avenue, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Sheepshead Bay location, in-office and in-home visits available
Nonverbal support in Brooklyn starts with a simple idea. A child who does not speak still has plenty to say. Tools like picture boards, apps, and speech devices give kids a way to share needs and feelings. Welcome Care connects families with caregivers who already know how to use these tools every day, not just during therapy time.
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, kids can start using these tools before age three. There is no set skill level a child needs first. Waiting for more speech to appear often slows progress instead of helping it. Our team helps parents figure out which tool fits their child right now.
Many kids also need physical, occupational, or speech therapy alongside these tools. Welcome Care works closely with our Pediatrics, OPWDD & Special Needs team to line up therapy visits with in-home care. That way your child’s plan carries through the whole day, not just one session.
Every child starts somewhere different. Some are just trying their first picture cards. Others already use a speech device at school. Welcome Care builds support around wherever your child is today, and trains caregivers to match what your therapy team already recommends.
Parents in Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, and Gravesend keep asking the same thing. How do you find nonverbal support in Brooklyn without juggling agencies that never talk to each other? A school may use one system while a private therapist suggests another. A home caregiver who knows neither can leave a child stuck between three different approaches.
According to HealthyChildren.org, staying consistent across every setting matters most. When a caregiver, teacher, and therapist all use the same method, kids grow confident using it. When they do not, kids often give up on tools that could have worked well.
This neighborhood is a busy, spread-out place. Families in Homecrest, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach often juggle several providers with different schedules and habits. Our team works to close that gap. We train caregivers on the exact method your child’s school or therapist already uses, instead of adding a new one.
Families in Gerritsen Beach and near Nostrand Avenue raise another concern often. They want a caregiver who feels familiar, not like a stranger, to a child who cannot easily explain what they need. Keeping the same caregiver over time builds that trust. Welcome Care can arrange this kind of steady support.
Most families start with a phone call, not paperwork. That first conversation is usually short, and nobody needs to arrive with a plan already figured out.
We start with a call or visit to talk about your child’s current way of communicating. This might be a device, picture cards, sign language, or something still forming. This first talk shapes every step that follows, so we take our time. We also ask what has worked in the past and what has not.
If your child already sees a speech therapist or uses an AAC system at school, we reach out to them first. Our goal is to match our caregiver training to what already works for your child. We do not start over from scratch. This one step alone can save weeks of confusion for a busy family.
We match your family with a caregiver who has real experience in nonverbal support in Brooklyn. Before the first visit, we walk that caregiver through your child’s specific tools. This might mean a tablet app or a physical picture board. We also share notes on routines and anything that tends to calm or upset your child.
As your child grows, their needs can shift too. We revisit the plan together on a regular basis. A method that worked well at age four may need a change by age six. Our team stays involved rather than stepping away after one visit. You can reach us any time something shifts at home or at school.
Even once things are running smoothly, we check back in. That is how we catch it early if a tool stops working the way it used to.
Call (718) 232-4850 | 3820 Nostrand Avenue, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Welcome Care has been part of this community since 2003. Choosing us does not mean starting over with a stranger or explaining your child’s needs from scratch every time.
We do not ask your child to adapt to a caregiver’s favorite method. We train caregivers on the exact tool, sign language, or picture system your child already uses. This starts from the very first visit, not weeks later.
Our Sheepshead Bay location means real talks with people who know the neighborhoods and OPWDD resources families across Midwood and Gravesend use every day. No phone tree, no waiting on hold.
Welcome Care works alongside your child’s current speech therapist or school team. We add support without a fourth or fifth approach to keep straight, and we stay in touch with everyone involved along the way.
We try to place the same caregiver with your family over time. A child who communicates nonverbally builds trust slowly. Constant staff changes can undo that progress fast, which is why steady placement matters to us.
Welcome Care does not supply AAC devices directly. We work closely with your child’s speech therapist or school. Caregivers are trained on whatever device or system your family in Midwood or Sheepshead Bay already uses.
Yes. Our support covers any method your child uses, including sign language. Families in Gerritsen Beach and nearby areas often start this way, and we train caregivers on your child’s exact approach.
Our office sits in Sheepshead Bay, just off Nostrand Avenue. Families visit us there or have a caregiver come straight to their door. Either way works for households across Midwood, Homecrest, Gravesend, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Gerritsen Beach.
Business Hours
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
Call (718) 232-4850 | 3820 Nostrand Avenue, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Disclaimer: The content on this page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child’s communication needs are different, and families should consult a qualified speech-language professional to determine the right approach. Welcome Care does not guarantee specific outcomes.
With offices across Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau, our team is here to help families get started with care.
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