Speech-Language Pathology
Our Speech-Language Pathologists understand that the ability to communicate is essential to learning, play, and social interaction. Impaired communication can affect every aspect of a child's life. Our Speech-Language Pathologist evaluate and determine a child's communication strengths and weaknesses.
Based on your child's individual needs, expert therapy techniques are utilized to help expand his or her comprehension and/or production of language experienced daily. Our expert therapists use techniques to help expand comprehension, expressive language and production of speech.

Thanks, Preds Foundation, for great therapy seating.
Speech and Language therapy at High Hopes addresses a variety of communication disorders including:
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Receptive language skills (understanding and following directions)
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Expressive language skills (putting words together, naming objects, talking about events)
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Early language delay
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Auditory processing disorder
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Oral-motor movements for skill development
Children who may benefit from Speech Therapy may have:
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Articulation Disorder
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Developmental Language Delays
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Social/Pragmatic Language Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Cognitive Delays
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Oral-Motor Deficits
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Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders including difficulties with eating and swallowing
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Dysarthria
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Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomolies
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Down Syndrome
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Tracheostomy/Speaking Valve
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Hearing Loss
High Hopes Therapist Certification and Specialized Trainings:
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PROMPT
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SOS approach - approach to feeding
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LAMP - Language Acquisition through Motor Planning
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DTTC - Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing
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STAT - Screening Tool for Autism Toddlers
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Beckman Oral Motor Approach
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PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System
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Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking
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Auditory Verbal Therapy
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Interactive Metronome
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Gestalt Language Learning