Speech + Language Therapy
Communication is the key to connection. A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) helps create connections. Speech Therapy visits focus on a child’s overall ability to be able to interact with and enjoy his or her environment. Speech-Language Therapy generally helps a patient with communication, articulation, auditory processing, voice/fluency, and oral motor movements for speech/eating.
What does a pediatric speech therapist do?
A pediatric speech pathologist (pediatric speech therapist) assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders in children. They work with children of all ages to improve speech, language, social communication, and feeding/swallowing skills. Early intervention and treatment with a speech language therapist can significantly impact a child's overall development and academic success. Speech pathologists help children communicate more effectively, which can boost their confidence, social interactions, and academic performance.
Does my child need speech therapy?
If you happen to notice difficulties in one or more of these areas, an evaluation for treatment may be appropriate:
- Difficulty learning sounds for letters in preschool or kindergarten
- Has a history of chronic ear infections or tubes
- Stuttering for more than 3mos, no matter age
- Seems to not hear you or has “selective” hearing
- Aside from mom or dad, adults have difficulty hearing and understanding your child after age 3
- Has a diagnosis of hearing loss at any age, including prior to age 1
- Not combining two-words by age 2
- Not using words or gestures to communicate by 12 months
- Has difficulty following directions or problem-solving in school
- Does not seem interested in peers/siblings
- Does not respond to name or “Stop/No” by 12 months.
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Who can benefit ?
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Apraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bell’s Palsy
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cleft Lip or Palate
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Cognitive Communication Deficit
- Disease of Vocal Cords
- Developmental Disorder of Speech and Language
- Down Syndrome
- Dysarthria
- Dyspnea
- Dysphonia
- Dyslexia
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Facial Weakness
- Feeding Difficulties
- Fluency Disorder
- Frontal Lobe and Executive Function Deficit
- GERD/GER
- Hearing Loss
- Hyper/Hyponasality
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Jaw Asymetry
- Lalling
- Lisping
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurofibromatosis
- Nodules of Vocal Cords
- Paralysis of Vocal Cord and Larynx
- Phonological Disorder
- Polyp of Vocal Cord and Larynx
- Speech and Language Delay Due to Hearing Loss
- Slurred Speech
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tracheostomy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Voice Responance Disorders
Well-known treatment approaches in which our Speech-Language Pathologists have received advanced training include:
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Snap+Core
- PROMPT
- The S.O.S. Approach to Feeding
- The Hanen more than words
- Sensory certificate program for SLP0
- DIR Floortime trained
- Natural language acquisition for gestalt language processing & echolalia
- Barton reading and spelling program for children with dyslexia.
Frequently Asked Questions
We serve children from infancy through adolescence (ages 0-18). Services are tailored to each child’s developmental level and specific needs.
How do I get started?
Start by calling us or submitting an intake form on our website. We will gather basic information, help verify insurance, and schedule an evaluation to assess your child’s needs.
Does Therapy Smarts require a referral from a doctor?
Some insurance plans require a physician’s referral, but not all. We will help you check and guide you through the process.
What happens during an evaluation?
A licensed therapist will assess your child’s strengths and challenges in their area of concern. We will discuss goals and create a therapy plan tailored to your child.
What insurance does Therapy Smarts accept?
