speech therapy

• ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder primarily diagnosed in childhood, often persisting into adulthood.
• It is divided into inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, often accompanied by language and auditory-processing difficulties.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by improving attention, following instructions, and social communication skills.
• They will address language processing, conversational turn-taking, and understanding nonverbal cues.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

• Autism Spectrum Disorder is a diagnosis that encompasses various complex brain development disorders like Autism, Asperger syndrome, etc.
• It is diagnosed based on impaired social interaction, communication disturbances, and repetitive behaviors. 

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by improving communication skills, including speech development and social interaction.
• They will address challenges with understanding language, following commands, and interacting with others.

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a neurologically based difficulty in programming speech movements, also known as developmental verbal apraxia or dyspraxia.
• It involves a disconnect between the brain’s signal and the mouth’s movements, occurring at a “pre-speech” motor-planning level.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by targeting smooth movement transitions between sounds, distorted vowel sounds, and prosody errors.
• They will work on consistent sound production and reducing inconsistent error patterns.

What are Articulation and Phonology Disorders?

• Articulation and Phonology Disorders are speech sound disorders where pronunciation mistakes persist beyond a typical age.
• They involve issues with articulation (individual sounds) and/or phonological processes (sound patterns).

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by addressing specific articulation errors and patterns of sound errors.
• They will enhance speech clarity and intelligibility through targeted therapy.

What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)?

• Central Auditory Processing Disorder is a condition that manifests as poor listening skills or difficulty processing auditory information, affecting academic, social, and communication abilities.
• It is typically diagnosed around age 8 by an audiologist and treated by a speech-language pathologist.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by focusing on improving auditory processing, following directions, and understanding spoken information.
• They will develop strategies for better listening and comprehension in various environments.

What are Developmental Speech & Language Delays?

• Developmental Speech & Language Delays are characterized by delayed speech and language development, including challenges with joint attention and understanding basic concepts.
• These delays can impact a child’s ability to communicate effectively and interact with peers.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by working on foundational language skills like vocabulary, following directions, and answering questions.
• They will enhance communication abilities to better connect with others and the environment.

What is Down Syndrome?

• Down Syndrome is a condition often resulting from a chromosomal abnormality, typically trisomy 21, with symptoms like low muscle tone and distinctive facial features.
• It is associated with chronic ear infections, oral-motor difficulties, and speech and language challenges.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by addressing articulation problems, delayed language development, and improving speech intelligibility.
• They will work on vocabulary development and other language skills tailored to each child’s needs.

What is Dyslexia?

• Dyslexia is a condition characterized by challenges in accurate and fluent word identification, spelling, and decoding abilities.
• It stems from poor phonological skills, which are crucial for decoding letters and sounds.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by providing systematic, multi-sensory, language-based reading instruction.
• They will focus on building the visual, auditory, and sensory-cognitive skills necessary for reading and comprehension.

What is Feeding Therapy?

• Feeding Therapy is a therapeutic service provided to improve the feeding skills and abilities of children, often addressing sensory-based feeding aversions.
• It incorporates techniques like desensitization to gradually reduce aversions to food textures, smells, and tastes.

How can our Speech Therapists help? 

• Our Speech Therapists can help by reducing sensitivity to food properties and increasing exposure to new foods.
• They will offer guidance on creating feeding routines and navigating challenging mealtime behaviors.

What is the Interactive Metronome Program?

• The Interactive Metronome Program is a visual-auditory program using a computerized metronome to help coordinate “neural timing.” 
• It aids in focusing, attending, processing information, and coordinating motor movements.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by integrating this program with functional therapy interventions.
• They will provide certified “IM Home” support, allowing for virtual, self-paced therapy at home.

What is iPad Technology / AAC (Alternative-Augmentative Communication)?

• AAC devices help children communicate their needs and support overall communication development.
• They are assessed and fitted by speech-language pathologists in collaboration with AAC manufacturers.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by utilizing a wide range of apps to support therapy in areas like language development, articulation, and social skills.
• They will ensure that the AAC device is effectively integrated into the child’s communication strategy.

What is the PROMPT Technique for Speech Elicitation?

• The PROMPT Technique involves manual touch cues to guide the jaw, tongue, and lips through speech production.
• It is effective for various speech disorders, including phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, and developmental delays.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by applying tactile cues to assist with challenging speech movements.
• They will tailor the technique to address specific speech production issues in each child.

What are Reading/Literacy Skills?

• Reading/Literacy Skills involve foundational abilities like letter and sound recognition, blending sounds, and reading for content.
• Struggling readers may have difficulty comprehending material due to a focus on decoding words.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by building the skills necessary for fluent reading and comprehension.
• They will provide targeted interventions to improve phonological awareness and reading abilities.

What are Social Skills?

• Social Skills are essential for successful interactions, including abilities like listening, eye contact, and taking turns.
• Challenges in social skills can be associated with diagnoses like Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by teaching basic interaction skills, maintaining social interactions, and resolving conflicts.
• They will work on perspective-taking, self-advocacy, and assertiveness to enhance social communication.

What are Stuttering & Fluency Disorders?

• Stuttering & Fluency Disorders are characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech, ranging from mild to severe.
• These disorders may be accompanied by secondary motor behaviors like facial grimaces and eye blinks.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by addressing the physical and emotional aspects of stuttering.
• They will provide strategies to manage speech disruptions and build confidence in communication.

What are Writing Skills?

• Writing Skills involve the formulation process of combining words into sentences and organizing them into paragraphs.
• Handwriting, the physical act of writing, is supported by occupational therapists focusing on fine-motor skills.

How can our Speech Therapists help?

• Our Speech Therapists can help by assisting with the organization and editing of written content.
• They will collaborate with occupational therapists to ensure efficient and legible handwriting.