Quiet kiddos often have the loudest minds
Whether children have language skills, they can sign, or they can point to a picture, they communicate. Even if they are non-verbal and not able to do any of these things, they can still communicate. And guess what? The so-called “meltdowns” …those are also a form of communication.
The job of SCADD’s licensed speech and language pathologists and SLP assistants is to teach our kiddos how to communicate what they want in a way that can be understood by others. This ranges from developing oral motor control to make sounds and words, all the way to participating in conversations to create meaningful relationships. We also offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children who may need a different way to find their voices.
If you have concerns, come to us early in your child’s developmental stages. While all children achieve milestones at different paces, it doesn’t hurt to ease your worries with a diagnostic or speech therapy evaluation. The effects could be life-changing.
A bridge to self-expression and stronger relationships.
Our speech therapists look through the lens of a pediatric population to build language skills kids need from the beginning. They provide engaging and functional activities focused on strengthening areas of weakness. From understanding receptive language and using expressive language to developing articulation, pitch, fluency and volume, our experienced professionals have the knowledge and innovation to give your kiddo new tools for home life, school life and a brighter future.
Who can benefit from speech therapy?
Speech and language therapy can help with disorders that inhibit a child’s ability to communicate basic wants and needs. Some children only need help with language. Others have problems with the mechanics of speech. Hopebridge specialists can assist with a range of concerns, including:
Autism
Developmental delays
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Voice and resonance disorders
Challenges with stuttering and articulation
Difficulty processing and/or expressing language
Hearing impairments
Dysphagia and swallowing difficulties
Feeding challenges
A parent’s path to a diagnosis
Don’t just take our word for it. Read about one parent’s journey to helping her child find her voice and how it changed both of their lives.
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Reserved children often possess the most vibrant minds
Whether children have developed language skills, can sign, or use pictures to communicate, they are expressing themselves. Even non-verbal children, unable to employ these methods, find ways to communicate—yes, even those so-called "meltdowns" serve as a form of expression.
The role of SCADD’s licensed speech and language pathologists and SLP assistants is to guide our youngsters in articulating their desires in a manner understood by others. This encompasses refining oral motor control to produce sounds and words, progressing to participating in conversations for meaningful relationships. Additionally, we offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children requiring alternative means to express themselves.
Early in your child's developmental stages, if you harbor concerns, turn to us. While developmental milestones vary among children, seeking a diagnostic or speech therapy evaluation can alleviate worries with potentially life-changing outcomes.
A conduit to self-expression and more profound connections.
Our speech therapists adopt a pediatric perspective to nurture the language skills children need from the outset. They provide captivating and purposeful activities concentrating on fortifying weak areas. Whether addressing receptive language, expressive language, articulation, pitch, fluency, or volume, our adept professionals possess the expertise and creativity to furnish your child with new tools for home life, school life, and a brighter future.
Who can benefit from speech therapy?
Speech and language therapy proves beneficial for disorders hindering a child's ability to communicate basic wants and needs. Some children solely require assistance with language, while others encounter challenges with speech mechanics. SCADD specialists can address a spectrum of concerns, including:
Autism
Developmental delays
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Voice and resonance disorders
Challenges with stuttering and articulation
Difficulty processing and/or expressing language
Hearing impairments
Dysphagia and swallowing difficulties
Feeding challenges
A parent's journey to a diagnosis
Don't solely rely on our testimony. Explore one parent's expedition in aiding her child in finding her voice and witness how it transformed both their lives.