Children with language disorders find it difficult to understand and/or share their ideas using written, spoken, and/or non-verbal language.
Language therapy targets the development of receptive (input) and expressive (output) language skills, play skills, social relationships, and the development of comprehension and expression of written language.
Language Therapy
Children with language disorders find it difficult to understand and/or share their ideas using written, spoken, and/or non-verbal language.
Language therapy targets the development of receptive (input) and expressive (output) language skills, play skills, social relationships, and the development of comprehension and expression of written language.
My Unique Approach
My approach to Language Therapy is unique because it is personalized to the likes/ dislikes and responses your child demonstrates. It is skilled, direct, hands-on, intervention. Parents are encouraged to observe and participate in therapy with their child, where I will use “think alouds” to tell you what I am observing, in real-time, and to elaborate on how and when success is achieved. I also provide a “looking forward” segment to our sessions where I explain how the home program or current treatment evolves to reflect positive changes/ learning in everyday communication opportunities.
Benefits of Language Therapy
- Improvement in the ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas, and feelings
- Intelligible speech so your child is understood by others
- Increased ability to problem-solve in an independent environment
- Development of practical social skills
- Better quality of life
- Greater self-esteem
Benefits of Language Therapy
- Improvement in the ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas, and feelings
- Intelligible speech so your child is understood by others
- Increased ability to problem-solve in an independent environment
- Development of practical social skills
- Better quality of life
- Greater self-esteem
FAQs
How do I know if my child needs language therapy?
If your child’s disability is present at an early age, your health care team may recommend language therapy as part of your child’s early intervention plan. There are also language developmental milestones that you can monitor to make sure your child is on track and talk to your doctor if you suspect any problems. Certain articulation errors such as substituting “w” for “r” may be developmentally appropriate for children under age 5. However, if these errors persist after age 7, intervention may be warranted.
Does having a speech or language disorder mean that a child is unintelligent?
Absolutely not! Although speech and language disorders are associated with some intellectual disabilities, there are plenty of children with average to above average intelligence who struggle with speech and language. These children may just need help learning to produce sounds correctly, monitor the fluency of their speech, or find the words to express themselves. A little help can go a long way!
How long will speech therapy take before my child catches up to his or her peers?
This depends on many factors such as: severity of the disorder, student cooperation, motivation, and readiness to learn. Family involvement in implementing home practice is another significant factor. In general, children with receptive language problems (difficulty understanding language) tend to require longer courses of treatment, as do children with underlying neurocognitive impairments such as autism.
Will my child grow out of it?
Some children do grow out of speech and language delays, but many won’t, so do not wait and see. The earlier the problem is discovered and treated, the better the outcome for your child.
Should I worry if my child stutters?
Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. This can happen for short periods of time and then disappear. However, if you notice that this is happening frequently and for more than a few months – call me.
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