Before starting this practice, I worked in the public school system for almost a decade. There are two core principles that are the foundation of my practice. First, no two children suffer from the same disorders to the same degree. This means that each child needs a plan specifically tailored to their needs. Second, collaboration is crucial to success. When parents, teachers, and caregivers are part of the out of office therapy plan, children reach the ideal state much faster. To ensure success, everyone who works with the child must be included in his or her goals.
I offer free consultations and screenings if you believe your child may require speech and language services . Contact me today for more information!
Why Speech Therapy?
Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?
There are dozens and dozens of milestone charts and resources on the internet that can help you spot a speech or language issue (including some very good ones here). Here are 8 indicators that your child may need speech therapy.
Your child is not meeting speech milestones
Your child is shy or withdrawn
Your child is having trouble with certain sounds
Your child is struggling with reading (reading and speech issues are often related)
Your child is not understanding explanations
Your child does not speak in sentences (2 - 3 years)
Your child has issues interacting with other children (doesn't seem to get jokes, understand stories, etc)
Your child's vocabulary seems limited