Pediatric and Adult Services

Social communication

Social communication therapy can occur individually, in peer groups, and in home or community environments. We utilize current research and treatment methods to help individuals of all ages improve their ability to:

• communicate for social purposes in ways that are appropriate for various social contexts

• change communication style to match the context or needs of different listeners

• follow rules for conversation and storytelling

• understand figurative or ambiguous language

• understand what is not explicitly stated by others

stuttering/speech fluency

Children or adults can experience difficulties with speech fluency. We have a solid background of experience listening to the experience of people who stutter. Our treatment focuses on understanding how you think, feel and experience stuttering. We will tailor our treatment to support your speaking goals.

Whether your child is demonstrating early signs of stuttering or you are an adult who would like to revisit therapy, we can help.

executive function skill coaching

Executive function skills coaching is designed to support students and adults by teaching and monitoring the skills, tools, and strategies necessary to improve deficits in executive functioning that impact school, work, and domestic tasks.

Executive function skills are those skills that we use to plan, organize, problem-solve, set goals, and execute tasks in our daily lives. Difficulties with executive function may include the following:

• difficulty planning a project

• trouble comprehending how much time a project will take to complete

• struggling to tell a story (verbally or in writing) 

• trouble communicating details in an organized, sequential manner

• difficulty with memorization and retrieving information from memory

• trouble initiating activities or tasks, or generating ideas independently

• difficulty completing all of the steps in a task or project

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

We are very passionate about developing and implementing AAC solutions for individuals with complex communication needs. We will work closely with clients, caregivers and other providers to create systems that enable individuals with disabilities to participate actively in all aspects of their lives.

In the clinic, iPads are available to trial application-based communication programs or other software. We also work closely with other agencies to assist our clients with loaner devices and funding programs.

Individualized education plan (IEP)

Consultative services are available to help support the educational IEP process. These services can include goal consultation, pre-meeting planning, collaboration with educational teams, SLP attendance at meetings, and advocacy assistance for school or community matters.

Pediatric and adult Speech

Difficulty producing certain sounds in speech or producing clear speech can develop in childhood or following an injury or illness.

We utilize evidence-based methods to support children and adults as they reach their full communicative potential. Speech treatment may address:

• Childhood apraxia of speech

• Phonological disorder

• Articulation disorder

• Dysarthria

Services are provided in age-appropriate treatment rooms. Parents/guardians are able to observe treatment sessions through an observation window and in close proximity to the child.

receptive and expressive Language

Individualized treatment is provided to children and adults who experience differences in understanding or expressing language.

Literacy and Written expression

We offer Orton-Gillingham based programs that provide structured, systematic, multisensory literacy intervention to address:

• Dyslexia/word recognition disorder

• Writing and spelling

• Reading decoding

• Reading fluency

• Reading comprehension

Voice

Voice difficulties can include changes in voice quality, loudness and pitch range, overuse, strain, and trouble coordinating breathing and speaking. We work closely with doctors and other providers to provide follow-up treatment for various vocal conditions.

In addition, areas of elective voice therapy include:

• Accent Modification

• Professional speaking/coaching

tongue thrust and oral habit elimination

• Assessment, parent/client education and training

• Treatment program to eliminate oral habits like thumb/finger sucking, nail biting, and extended pacifier use

• Exercises to retrain patterns of muscle function for the development and habituation of a proper 
  swallowing pattern and mouth rest posture

• Collaboration with other providers to ensure carryover and progress in orthodontic treatment programs