Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology aims to help children with communication challenges, in both expressive and receptive aspects.
8 Areas Of Communication
The following are eight areas of communication that a speech-language therapy focuses on:
Speech Intelligibility
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The formation of clear and distinct sounds in the child’s language, whether the issues arise from articulation delay, phonological disorder, or motor planning issues such as developmental apraxia of speech
Speech Fluency
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The coordination and flow of speech to reduce stuttering moments
Language
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The proper use and comprehension of words and grammatical structures
Pragmatics
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The use of language in social contexts
Cognition
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Attention, memory, problem solving, executive functioning
Feeding and Swallowing
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Food motility and mastication, food aversion
Voice and Resonance
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Quality of phonation, loudness level, pitch, nasality
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
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Visual and/or voice output systems used to communicate
Services & Therapies Offered
Therapy for each individual is customized and may include the following:
Individual Therapy
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Clinic-based one-on-one therapy
Communication Dyads
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Therapy with a peer present, often a sibling or good friend
Social Groups
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Therapy with one or more professionals present and at least 2 peers
School/Home Visits
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Therapy done in one of the child’s natural environments
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Programming
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Planning and programming of a device used to communicate instead of or in addition to speech
Consultation
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Meeting with parents, caretakers, educators to help determine appropriate carryover of therapy goals
Asessment
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Evaluation of all appropriate areas of communication to determine if intervention is warranted and determine appropriate goals and services