SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY
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.
Speech and Language therapy at High Hopes addresses a variety of communication disorders including:
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Sound production (articulation/phonology)
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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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Pragmatics (eye contact, social interaction)
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Fluency (speed of speech and stuttering)
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Augmentative and assistive communication (sign language, communication boards, electronic systems, speech-generating devices)
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Oral-motor movements for skill development
Children who may benefit from Speech Therapy may have:
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Apraxia - childhood Apraxia of speech
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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 Anomalies
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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