Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language therapy includes intervention programs for the treatment of speech, language, feeding, fluency and social disorders.

 

Understanding Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language are two different but connected skills we use to communicate. Language is how we understand words and use them to share ideas. Speech is how we make the sounds that form words.

Speech therapy helps children build strong communication skills. It helps them express their needs and wants, stay safe at home and in the community, and be more independent in daily routines.

Speech therapy can also help with feeding and swallowing. This includes making sure children can swallow safely and get enough nutrition.

Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work closely with children and their families. They create a plan based on each child’s needs. Therapy uses proven methods and fun, age-appropriate activities to help children grow their communication and daily living skills.

Children may experience speech and language challenges for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Developmental Delays

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech

  • Hearing-Related Delays

  • Neuro-Diverse Populations

What to Expect from Speech and Language Therapy Services

We take a family-centered approach to speech and language therapy. Our goal is to help children communicate confidently while involving caregivers throughout the process.

Initial Evaluation

  • Comprehensive assessment of speech, language, and communication skills

  • Hearing screening to identify any hearing-related concerns

  • Observation of play, social interactions, and functional communication

Individualized Therapy Plan

  • Development of goals tailored to your child’s unique needs and strengths

  • A structured plan that may include in-person sessions, home practice, and caregiver guidance

Therapy Sessions

  • One-on-one, play-based therapy designed to be engaging and motivating

  • Focus on speech sounds, language skills, social communication, and oral-motor development

  • Incorporation of age-appropriate activities and functional communication opportunities

Caregiver Involvement

  • Education and strategies for practicing skills at home

  • Regular updates on progress and guidance on next steps

  • Support for integrating communication goals into daily routines

Ongoing Progress Monitoring

  •   Frequent evaluation of progress toward goals

  • Adjustments to therapy plans to ensure continued growth and success

Services We Provide

Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) offer therapy to support communication, language development, and functional skills. Services may include:

Speech & Articulation

  • Correcting speech sound errors

  • Improving clarity of speech for functional communication

  • Motor speech therapy

Language & Cognitive Skills

  • Receptive language development (understanding)

  • Expressive language development (using words, sentences, and ideas)

  • Vocabulary, syntax, and sentence structure support

  • Executive Functioning

Social Communication

  • Pragmatic language skills (turn-taking, conversation, and social interaction)

  • Support for neuro-diverse populations, including children with autism

Feeding & Oral-Motor Skills

  • Oral-motor strengthening

  • Coordination of muscles used for speech and swallowing

Hearing & Communication Access

  • Collaboration with audiologists for hearing-related speech concerns

  • Support for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

  • Use of alternative augmentative communication devices (AAC) and speech generated devices

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