• What Do Parents Say?

    "What would you tell other parents thinking about PenguinSmart?"

  • Impacting families from 40 cities worldwide since 2016

    Julia, mom of a 4.5-yr-old girl w/ speech and cognitive delay

    "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

    Sharon, mom of 5-yr-old boy w/ development 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

    Michelle, mom of 5-yr-old boy with borderline 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

    Marina, mom of a 5-yr-old girl with autism

    "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

    Valentina, mom of a 5-yr-old boy 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

    Kayleigh, mom of a 10-yr-old girl with 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

  • Benecio's Story

    father benecio with son nico

    “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.

    felicity with 3-yr-old son sebaatian
  • Elaine's Story

    “PenguinSmart has helped us turn everyday, simple moments into meaningful progress — and bringing our family closer along the way.”

    When Elaine, a mom from Arizona, noticed her 4-year-old was falling behind in development, her instincts told her she couldn’t afford to wait. She jumped into action, enrolling her child in a training program—only to realize it wasn’t enough. The sessions lacked practical support, and no one showed her how to help her child at home, where it mattered most. Not one to give up, Elaine started researching on her own. She poured over books, tried different techniques, and followed theories—but instead of clarity, she found confusion. Creating a plan felt like guesswork, and actually following through felt overwhelming.


    Then she found PenguinSmart—and everything changed. With expert-designed, personalized plans and hands-on guidance, Elaine finally had a roadmap she could trust. She gained the confidence to support her child in everyday routines and, even better, she could share what she learned with the rest of the family.


    Now, everyone’s involved. Her child’s progress has picked up speed, and the whole family feels more connected and empowered. For Elaine, it’s no longer just about training speech — it’s about growing together.

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