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WHERE?
WHERE?
Therapy comes to YOU!
In Home
In Community
Teletherapy
HOW LONG?
HOW LONG?
Service time and frequency will be recommended based on need. Consistency is key!
WHY?
WHY?
Speech and language disorders impact everyday life. I strive to use child-led play, natural opportunities, and motivating interests to make everyday communication easier.
WHAT CAN BE TARGETED?
WHAT CAN BE TARGETED?
Speech Sound Disorders
By age 3, unfamiliar listeners should understand more than 75% of what your child says. Children with speech-sound disorders may be misunderstood due to omitting, substituting, distorting, or adding sounds within their everyday speech.
Language Disorders
How well is your child following directions, learning new concepts, using and combining words, and expressing clear thoughts? Those with receptive and expressive language disorders have difficulty comprehending oral language and/or using words effectively to convey an intended message. Language disorders can begin around 18 months and be present throughout all ages.
Social Communication
Social communication (pragmatic language) encompasses skills needed to make and maintain friendships and other relationships through learning and recognizing different play schemes, body language, emotions, non-literal language, and perspectives.
AAC
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) describes means of communicating that is not speaking verbally. These may include low-tech and high-tech options. Low-tech options include picture boards, core boards, alphabet boards, communication books, and picture exchange systems. High-tech options include speech-generating devices that produce verbal output. These may include tablets, eye gaze devices, apps, overlays, buttons, and computers. Trialing a variety of devices is necessary to determine the most effective fit for your child.
Literacy
Language-based reading difficulties, like dyslexia, can impact a student’s ability to read and write effectively. Students may exhibit difficulty reading new words, difficulty spelling, labored reading, mis-matched verbal and written expression, or below grade-level skills in one or both areas.
Stuttering
Fluency disorders include disruptions in the natural flow of speech. Stuttering-like disfluencies include repetition of parts of words (m-m-m-mom) (ma ma ma mom), prolongations of sounds (mmmmom), or blocking of sounds that may be described as getting “stuck” (mom *pause* I want the ball).
DISORDERS COMMONLY TREATED FOR SPEECH/LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
*This list is to give examples but certainly not exhaustive; nor does it mean your child needs speech and language services due to diagnoses. Evaluation and consultation can help further determine need.DISORDERS COMMONLY TREATED FOR SPEECH/LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
Articulation Disorder, Receptive/ Expressive Language Disorder, Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Phonological Disorder, Fluency Disorder, Childhood Fluency Disorder, Dyslexia, Unspecified Reading Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Other Genetic Syndromes
Unsure or suspect your child may need support?
Unsure or suspect your child may need support?
Let’s discuss options and next steps!
Let’s discuss options and next steps!
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