Services Offered
Initial Consultation
Before beginning therapy sessions, an initial consultation is completed to understand your child's speech and language development. This 60 to 90-minute session allows us to determine:
- Whether your child would benefit from therapy
- The recommended frequency of therapy sessions
- Goals to target during therapy
During this consultation, I will ask you questions to gain an understanding of your child's development. Your child's communication skills will be assessed using informal methods. The assessment is primarily play-based, making it a fun and engaging experience. Often, children don't even realize they are being assessed! This approach helps ensure the assessment is as natural and comfortable as possible for your child.
Speech and Language Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions are conveniently held in your child's home or educational setting, tailored to suit the environment that works best for your family.
The structure of each session may vary based on several factors, including your child's age, specific therapy goals, and the surrounding environment. Typically, sessions include a mix of parent coaching, play, and structured activities. With a focus on making each session engaging, we ensure that learning is fun and effective for your child.
Additional Services Offered
In addition to tailored therapy sessions, I offer a comprehensive range of speech and language services designed to support your child's development in various settings:
Report Writing: I provide detailed assessments and progress reports to track your child's development effectively.
Daycare and School Observations: I visit educational settings to ensure they are optimally supporting your child's speech and language needs.
Training for Teaching Staff: On professional development days, I offer training sessions for teachers and staff to enhance their ability to facilitate speech and language growth in the classroom.
LEGO Therapy Groups: These innovative groups use LEGO play to enhance communication, problem-solving, and social skills among peers.
Partnerships with Preschools and Schools: I collaborate with educational institutions to integrate speech and language support services seamlessly into their programs.
Social Skill Groups: These groups are designed to help children enhance their interpersonal and communication skills in a supportive environment.
And much more! If you're seeking speech and language services, I'd love to discuss how I can support your child's journey. Let's talk!
Areas I can support
Language Development
Helping young children acquire their first words, build longer sentences, and use a wider variety of vocabulary. I will empower you with the tools to help your child communicate more effectively with family, friends, and teachers.
Speech Sound Production
If your child has difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, or has unclear speech, they may benefit from speech therapy. I can assess and treat speech sound disorders that affect the clarity of your child's speech, including articulation, phonological disorders and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
Augmentative an Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC is a way of communicating without speech or with limited speech. AAC involves using pictures, symbols, gestures, signs, or devices that speak for you. I can help you find the best AAC system for your child's needs and teach them how to use it to express themselves effectively.
Stuttering / Fluency
Stuttering is a lack of fluency, or a difficulty speaking without halting, getting stuck, or repeating sounds. If your child is stuttering, I can provide your family and your child with strategies to help them speak more smoothly.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Each child with Autism is unique and wonderful in their own way. Goals will be tailored according to each child's specific needs and will include but will not be limited to the areas listed above.
Much more
If you would like to work on something that is not listed on this page, please contact me for more information.
Let's talk !
I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your child's communication needs.