Speech Therapy
What is speech therapy?
Speech therapy addresses the child’s ability to develop the speech and language skills necessary for effective communication. The goal of speech therapy is to allow individuals to participate in quality life experiences, including communicating their wants and needs, seeking information, and participating in conversations. It also can be used to address feeding disorders and oral motor deficits.
Speech Evaluations
The 60-minute evaluation is a collaborative process that takes place between the therapist, child, and the child’s caregivers within the child’s home. The therapist will gather important information from the child’s caregiver, observe the child, and if applicable administer a standardized assessment. It is important for caregivers to complete the developmental/medical history form prior to the evaluation to ensure the best evaluation approach for your child.
Skills to be addressed in speech therapy:
Receptive Language Development
Receptive language deals with a child’s ability to understand and process information.
Expressive Language Development
Articulation and phonological, apraxia, voice, fluency, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
Social/Pragmatic
Skills
A child’s ability to respond appropriately to conversational exchanges, facial expressions, and social communication skills.
Cognitive
Function
Including cognition and problem solving.
Oral Motor
Skills
Feeding skills, swallowing, and oral motor speech disorders.
Augmentative Communication
Sign language, PECS (picture exchange communication system), and communication devices (IPads, Dynavox, etc.)
Is Lauralee’s Therapy Right for You and Your Child?
Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about speech therapy and the other services we offer, or to schedule an evaluation!