We specialize in providing care for children facing developmental and communication challenges. Our expertise spans across various areas, including receptive and expressive language, articulation, and support for Autism Spectrum Disorder. We also focus on fluency, social communication, oral motor development, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) ensuring a comprehensive approach to each child's needs. With bilingual services available in both English and Spanish, we are dedicated to fostering growth and confidence.
Assessment Services
Comprehensive assessments offered to evaluate eligibility for speech and language therapy services. Our team utilizes various tools and techniques to understand each individual's unique needs.
We provide assessments for the following areas:
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Articulation: Looking for specific sound errors, such as substitutions (e.g., "th" for "s"), omissions, or distortions.
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Phonology: Assessing patterns of sound errors. For example, "fronting" is when a child replaces back-of-the-throat sounds like /k/ with front sounds like /t/ (saying "tup" instead of "cup").
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Motor Speech: Evaluating the brain's ability to plan and coordinate muscle movements (as seen in Childhood Apraxia of Speech).
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Receptive Language: How well a child follows directions, understands vocabulary, and identifies objects or concepts.
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Expressive Language: How a child uses words to share thoughts.
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Social communication (pragmatics): This area focuses on the "social rules" of language.
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Fluency: Checking for stutters, such as repetitions (b-b-ball), prolongations (ssssun), or blocks (where no sound comes out).
Early Intervention
Early intervention plays a crucial role in enhancing overall child development. Timely support and therapy can significantly improve communication skills, social interactions, and academic performance.
Parent Involvement
We believe in the power of parental involvement in the therapy process. Collaborating with parents ensures continuity of care and maximizes progress in speech and language development.
