Speech & Swallowing Specialists of Kc
Pediatric Speech & Language
Our expert clinicians provide specialized care for children of all ages with a range of language disorders. We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and safe environment for your child to receive treatment. That's why we offer our services in the comfort of your own home, so your child can feel at ease and get the care they need to communicate effectively.
Communication
"A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior."
Speech therapy supports communication skills for those with:
Articulation disorders
Early intervention needs
Childhood apraxia of speech
Speech sound delays & disorders
Receptive & expressive language impairments
Other Benefits of Speech Therapy:
Improve strength and coordination for speech production
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Increase speech clarity
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Develop age-appropriate sounds and sound combinations
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Increase confidence and motivation to communicate
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Formulate words and/or signs for preferred people and things
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Increase vocabulary and sentence length
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Opportunity for practice within daily routines​
Evaluations & Therapy for Children of All Ages
Evaluations
An evaluation identifies the root cause of the challenges a child is facing. It is the why behind the what.
Evaluations typically take 1-1.5 hours and consist of a combination of standardized test measures, observation, conversation with parents, therapist-child interaction, and a speech-language sample.
Following the evaluation, we will review the results with the family. When therapy is recommended, we will develop a treatment plan that aligns with the family's preferences and goals.
Therapy
First and foremost, we spend time developing trust with each client. Before an child is willing to try new things, they need to know they are safe and supported. Every session is responsive to the child, adjusting the environment and activities to optimize engagement and learning.
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In working with children, it is well documented they learn best in play. Therefore we combine evidence-based approaches with motivating and fun activities to foster growth.