What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy for children focuses on enhancing their communication abilities, helping them tackle challenges in speech, comprehension, and social interaction. It aims to build confidence and social skills, and improve expressive abilities, all within a nurturing environment.

Oral Motor Exercises

Articulation Therapy

Phonological Awareness Training

What can we help with?

Speech Delays

Stuttering and Stammering

Difficult to Understand Speech

Trouble with Swallowing

Our Approach

Assessment

Assessing each child's unique needs and strengths

Goal Setting

Creating tailored short and long-term goals

Individualized Plan

Implementing personalized plans with session notes

Collaboration

Teaming up with specialists and families

Our Speech Therapists

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a speech therapist do?

A speech therapist helps individuals improve communication skills, addressing issues like speech delays, articulation problems, and language disorders. They use various techniques to enhance speech clarity and comprehension.

What communication disorders can speech therapy address?

Speech therapy treats a wide array of communication issues, including stuttering, apraxia (motor planning challenges), aphasia (trouble understanding or expressing speech), voice disorders, articulation issues, and phonological disorders that affect sound patterns.

How long does speech therapy typically last?

The duration of speech therapy varies based on the child’s needs and progress. Some children improve significantly within a few months, while others might require ongoing support to refine and maintain their communication skills.

Can speech therapy help with other learning issues?

Absolutely. Speech therapy can also assist with reading and writing challenges, as it improves phonological awareness and the ability to decode language, supporting broader educational development.

Are there different types of speech therapy techniques?

Speech therapy employs techniques tailored for various needs, such as picture communication for non-verbal individuals, sign language, oral muscle strengthening exercises, interactive software for skill practice, and games that improve specific language abilities.

How do you measure progress in speech therapy?

Progress is typically measured through regular re-assessments, tracking improvements in clarity, comprehension, and use of language, and monitoring how well the individual can communicate in different settings.