Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
From the correct production of speech sounds to language based training, our therapists create custom treatment plans for each child involving family members, caregivers and teachers. Our team offers one on one sessions and group opportunities to help your child make consistent progress and develop the confidence and skills for happy and successful communication.
SPEECH DISORDERS
Articulation – the way we say our speech sounds
Phonology – the speech patterns we use
Apraxia – difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to make speech sounds
Fluency – stuttering
Voice – problems with the way the voice sounds, such as hoarseness
LANGUAGE DISORDERS
Receptive Language – difficulty understanding language
Expressive Language – difficulty using language
Pragmatic Language – social communication; the way we speak to each other
OTHER DISORDERS
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Auditory Processing
Down Syndrome
Cleft Palate
Deafness/Hearing Loss – loss of hearing; therapy includes developing lip-reading, speech, and/or alternative communication systems
Oral-Motor Disorders – weak tongue and/or lip muscles