We Treat Children
with Mild, Moderate, or Severe:
- Learning difficulties
- Language delay
- Difficulties producing specific sounds
(r’s,l’s)
- Stammering
- Mild autism behaviors
Every child is unique and has his/her own rate
of physical and cognitive development. However,
it is important for parents to monitor how their
child’s speech and language skills are developing.
What
is a Speech Disorder?
A speech disorder is indicated when a child
has difficulty producing
a sound (usually consonants, but sometimes
vowels) beyond
the age when producing
the sound should be mastered.
There are three common speech errors
in
children. These common
errors affect how a child
is understood.
1. Omission of
a letter: for
example, “fok” for fork.
2. Substitution
of a letter: for example,
“gog” for
dog.
3. Distortions
of a sound. If you
have concerns
about your child’s
speech
development, contact
our department.
If your
insurance
requires a
referral,
consult your pediatrician.
He/she
may refer
you to
our clinic for
evaluation
and treatment.
What is a
Language
Disorder?
A language
disorder
is
indicated when
a child
has
difficulty understanding
others
or
sharing his/her
thoughts,
ideas,
and
feelings.
Children
learn
language
skills
by
listening and practicing
what
they
hear.
Language
is
not
learned all at
once,
but
is acquired
over
time.
If
you
have
concerns
about
your
child’s
language
development,
contact
our
department.
If
your
insurance
requires
a
referral,
consult
your
pediatrician.
He/she
may
refer
you
to
our
clinic.
Treatment
Treatment
is delivered
in a
manner that
best accommodates
the child’s
interests and
abilities. These
treatments may
include:
- Dramatic play
- Music
- Art
- Listening games
- Active movement
For more information
about us please call 373-6175. |
