Pediatric Speech Therapy Services
What is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Our speech-language pathologists are dedicated to helping children communicate effectively by improving their verbal and non-verbal language skills. Specializing in pediatric speech therapy, we address various challenges children may face, such as a speech delay, late talkers, and language development issues. We also specialize in tongue tie speech therapy and autism speech therapy, ensuring tailored support for each child's unique needs. Additionally, we provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) therapy for nonverbal children, empowering them to express themselves confidently. Our experts work with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, to enhance their communication abilities and overall quality of life.
What we work on
Speech
When therapists work with children on speech, they’re looking to improve children’s articulation, decrease stuttering (disfluency), or treat voice disorders.
Receptive Language
When pediatric speech therapists work with children to improve their receptive language, they are helping children process and understand the information they’re receiving from others.
Expressive Language
When therapists work with children on expressive language, they are helping children learn how to produce words and combine words into phrases and sentences to outwardly communicate their wants and needs and share information.
Goals of Speech Therapy
The goal of pediatric speech therapy is to bridge the gap between your child's speech and language abilities and his or her environment. At Color Along we are focused on helping your children thrive, not just survive. We do this by supporting their speech, receptive, and expressive abilities.
Our interventions are designed to tap into your children’s strengths and engage their bodies and minds to develop the skills they need to become more independent. Each child is different! Once an initial assessment is performed, the speech-language pathologist will determine the best course of action. Interventions vary depending on what communication or feeding and swallowing goals will be targeted.
General Indicators that your child may benefit from speech services
Children see speech-language pathologists for a variety of reasons, including difficulty:
- Feeding or swallowing – unable to safely eat or drink age-appropriate foods and liquids
- Articulating certain sounds
- With fluent speech – stuttering
- Using words, phrases, and sentences to communicate at an age appropriate level – needs help using words to communicate and/or turning words into phrases
- Understanding information such as directions or questions – needs help understanding words spoken to them
- Organizing information and regulating behavior
Overview of Services
Services begin with a 45 minute initial evaluation to get to know both you and your child and what difficulties you may be concerned about. The speech therapist will then essentially “play” with your child while having him or her attempt certain sounds, say words, and take note of his/her general ability to communicate. Standardized testing will be completed as well as a questionnaire by the parent to determine long- and short-term goals for your child.
A doctor’s prescription will be required to schedule an initial evaluation.
If your child is deemed a candidate for services, Color Along Pediatric Therapy provides speech therapy services and support to begin implementing interventions to meet goals set for your child.