Speech Therapy
Speech therapy, also known as speech-language therapy, is a specialized healthcare profession that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders, work with individuals of all ages to improve their speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities.
Key Focus Areas of Speech Therapy
- 1. Speech Sound Production: Speech therapists help individuals produce speech sounds correctly, addressing articulation disorders such as lisps, substitutions, and distortions.
- 2. Language Development: Speech therapy interventions target the development of language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and comprehension, to improve communication abilities.
- 3. Fluency: Speech therapists assist individuals who stutter or have cluttering disorders in improving fluency and smoothness of speech.
- 4. Pragmatic Skills: Speech therapists work on improving pragmatic or social communication skills, including turn-taking, initiating and maintaining conversations, and understanding nonverbal cues.
- 5. Cognitive-Communication Skills: Speech therapy interventions target cognitive-communication skills such as attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning to improve communication abilities in individuals with cognitive impairments.
- 6. Swallowing Disorders : Speech therapists assess and treat swallowing difficulties, helping individuals safely and effectively swallow food and liquids.
Children might need occupational therapy if they show any of these signs
1. Intellectual Disabilities
2. Learning Disabilities
3. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
5. Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a range of therapy services including occupational therapy ( for Kids and Adults ) speech therapy, and special education. Our team of experienced therapists provides individualized care to address the unique needs of each child and adult we serve.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, behavior, or communication skills, it may be beneficial to seek an evaluation from a qualified therapist. Signs that may indicate a need for therapy include delays in reaching developmental milestones, difficulty with daily activities, and challenges in social interactions.
We provide therapy services for individuals of all ages, from infants to adults. Our therapists have expertise in working with children and adults across the lifespan, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each individual.
The length of therapy sessions are 45 minutes, and the frequency of sessions may vary based on the treatment plan developed by the therapist.
Yes, we encourage parents and caregivers to be actively involved in their child’s therapy sessions. Family involvement is an important component of the therapeutic process and can help support the progress made during sessions. Our therapists provide guidance and strategies for caregivers to implement at home to reinforce skills learned in therapy.