Services
Speech Language Therapy (SLP)
What it is: Speech therapists handle speech issues such as stuttering or lisps, as well as helping other kinds of problems with spoken and written language such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and auditory processing disorder. In fact, a speech therapist is more accurately called a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs figure out what kind of language problem a student has. They determine what's causing it and decide on the best treatment. SLPs may help kids build skills by working with them one-on-one, in small groups, or in the classroom.
Who it's for: Children showing concerns in: Speech Development (limited babbling by 12 months, no single words by 16 months, unclear speech beyond age 2); Understanding Language (difficulty following simple instructions); Expressing Needs (limited vocabulary, trouble forming sentences); Social Interaction (avoids eye contact, trouble engaging, no gestures like pointing or waving); Repetitive Language (echolalia; words without meaning).
What to expect: Individual or Group sessions. The first visit is a language assessment; we'll play, ask questions, and listen carefully. After that, sessions are weekly and target the specific area your child is working on, with home activities you can do in short bursts.