In our highly technological world, having strong
communication skills is more important than ever.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Speech and language pathologists are essential in assessing,
diagnosing, planning, treating, and educating individuals with
speech and language delays and disorders. We specialize in
helping children and adolescents communicate with confidence.
Explore our services below to learn more.
Early intervention provides specialized support and services to infants and young children who are at risk of or are experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Providing support during this time can lead to significant improvements in the child's abilities and overall development. Speech and language therapy focuses on comprehensive evaluations, personalized intervention plans, family education/support and collaboration among professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Articulation and oral motor therapy are essential components of speech therapy to enhance overall communication skills. Articulation therapy focuses on helping individuals articulate clear and accurate speech sounds that are incorrectly produced, substituted, omitted, or added. Oral motor therapy aims to improve the strength, coordination, and movement of the lips, tongue, jaw, and soft palate. Both articulation and oral motor therapy are tailored to the individual's needs and essential components of speech therapy to enhance overall communication skills.
Language therapy is designed to help individuals improve their understanding and use of language, which includes both receptive and expressive skills. Receptive language refers to the ability to understand words, sentences, and meaning, while expressive language skills are the ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, needs, and ideas using words, sentences, gestures, and/or writing. Language therapy can benefit children and adolescents with various language disorders, developmental delays, or neurological conditions. It is highly individualized and designed to enhance overall communication, improving the ability to express themselves effectively and understand others
in a variety of settings.
Social pragmatic therapy focuses on improving social communication skills, which involve understanding and using language in social contexts. This type of therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals with social communication disorders, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social (pragmatic) communication disorder, or other related conditions. The primary goals of social pragmatic therapy are to enhance the individual's ability to interact effectively with others, understand social cues, and navigate various social situations.
Fluency refers to the smoothness, rate, and rhythm of speech. In speech therapy, fluency primarily addresses speech disorders related to stuttering. These disorders can affect the flow of speech, making it difficult for individuals to communicate effectively. Stuttering involves disruptions which may include repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as prolonged sounds and blocks. Stuttering can also be accompanied by physical tension and struggle behaviors.
Cognitive-communication delays involve difficulties with communication skills that require thinking and processing information. These can impact various areas, such as understanding and following directions, solving problems, organizing thoughts, and engaging in conversations. Speech therapy aims to address these delays by improving the cognitive and communicative abilities necessary for effective interaction and learning.