Randi Loeb, MS CCC
Pediatric Speech/Language Pathologist
Specializing in Selective Mutism
How I Can Help
Assessment and Consultation
Providing families with:
- A clearer understanding of your child's communication patterns across settings
- Insight into how SM is affecting everyday experiences
- Practical strategies for home, school and community situations
- Tools for reducing pressure and supporting speech
- Simple ways to support verbal communication in everday interactions
- Recommendations to help your school respond effectively
- Guidance for following up with my recommendations
Collaboration with Schools
- Helping teachers and school teams understand selective mutism
- Developing realistic classroom strategies that reduce pressure and encourage verbal participation
- Identifying gradual steps toward verbalizing
- Guidance in implementing strategies within daily classroom routines
- Participating in team meetings when appropriate
Professional Consultation
Consultation and collaboration with professionals seeking guidance in working with children with selective mutism:
- speech-language pathologists
- counselors, social workers, psychologists
- educators
Children want to communicate.
With the right supports and understanding, they can make meaningful progress.
About Randi Loeb
Randi Loeb, M.S CCC SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a specialized focus in Selective Mutism (SM). Through a whole-child/whole-family, evidence-based approach, Randi partners with families to foster confident communication. Her tailored support strategies are designed to meet children where they are, building a bridge toward meaningful connection and expressive freedom.
Randi is a founding partner and clinic supervisor emeritus of Children’s Speech and Language Services, LLC. She has over 25 years of experience as a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist. Randi received her Master of Science degree from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College in Boston and was later an adjunct instructor there .
Randi works primarily with children ages 3–10. She provides assessment and communication consultations with comprehensive recommendations for parents/caregivers, teachers, and professionals, as well as advocacy and guidance in implementing those recommendations.
Randi’s extensive experience in social sommunication provides the foundation for her approach with children experiencing SM. She focuses on building a comfortable, trusting relationship with the child, guiding parents and schools in creating communication environments that support social interactions, and systematically broadening the range of contexts and the variety of people with whom the child speaks. Randi uses play, humor, and crafts to engage children. She often collaborates with psychologists who treat anxiety in children.
Randi is in private practice in Lexington, MA.
"Randi's expertise and professionalism was above and beyond. Randi provided our son with unique care, supported us as parents, educated his school and was an advocate for his needs. Our son is doing great and the benefits of her care cannot be measured." -RG
"Randi is professional, kind and has the most amazing demeanor with children with Selective Mutism." -JG
"The tools and confidence that you have given M. to succeed in the most challenging situations are gifts that will endure. Thank you for your care and comfort and humor, your patience, your expertise, and your support, particularly to two novice parents who were scared." -CG
Frequently asked questions
Resources
Books and Guides
Kotrba, A. (2023). Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators & Parents (Revised and updated ed.)
Kotrba, A. & Saffer, S. (2018). Overcoming Selective Mutism: The Parent’s Field Guide
Johnson, M., & Reitman, J. The Selective Mutism Workbook for Parents and Professionals: Small Steps, Big Changes (1st ed.)
McHolm, A. E., Cunningham, C. E., & Vanier, M. K. (2005). Helping your Child with Selective Mutism
Perednik, R. (2012). The Selective Mutism Treatment Guide: Manuals for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists: Still Waters Run Deep
Websites and Online Learning
Selective Mutism Association (SMA) – Includes a helpful Toolkit for Caregivers
https://www.selectivemutism.org
Selective Mutism Skills Training (SM 101) by Dr. Steven Kurtz
https://selectivemutismuniversity.thinkific.com/courses/sm-101
Videos
Understanding and Managing Selective Mutism (Anxiety Canada)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAkIXpykB5U