SPEECH THERAPY

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED SPEECH THERAPY?

How do you know if your child may need speech therapy?

  • Are they mispronouncing words?

  • Are they difficult to understand when they are talking?

  • Do they have difficulty answering and understanding questions?

  • Do they have difficulty asking questions or commenting on an event?

  • Are they not using complete sentences?

  • Do they seem to have bumpy speech?

  • Are their comments off-topic?

  • Very shy? Late talker?

If you’re concerned that your child might need speech therapy, look at these developmental milestone charts as a reference for what to expect for your child’s age range. If you have questions, please give me a call!

HOW I CAN HELP YOUR CHILD

I offer speech therapy services that support a variety of communication and developmental needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Articulation & Phonological Disorders

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech

  • Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders

  • Developmental Delays

  • Early Literacy Development

  • Language Delays and Late Talkers

  • Social Language/Skills development

  • Speech Delays

BENEFITS OF PLAY-BASED MINDFUL APPROACH to SPEECH THERAPY

  • This approach addresses the 'whole child', integrating speech development with emotional and social growth through play and mindfulness practices.

  • Mindfulness practices reduce stress and anxiety, creating a calm atmosphere that supports more effective learning during play-based activities.

  • Children are naturally more engaged when learning is fun and stress-free, which is at the heart of play-based and mindfulness approaches.

  • The relaxed state encouraged by mindfulness increases the brain's ability to retain new information and skills acquired during play.

  • Mindfulness techniques help children develop better self-regulation, which is crucial for focus and attention during speech therapy sessions.

  • Both play-based and mindfulness strategies allow for personalization of therapy to fit the unique needs and preferences of each child.

  • Through guided play, children practice conversational turn-taking, listening, and other social communication skills in a natural context.

  • Mindfulness encourages children to be aware of their own and others' emotions, which can lead to more empathetic interactions and improved communication.

  • Mindfulness teaches patience, which is beneficial when children are working through challenging speech and language concepts.

  • Skills learned in a relaxed and playful setting are more likely to be used in daily life as children associate these skills with positive experiences.

  • These approaches offer strategies that parents and caregivers can easily implement at home, promoting continuous learning and support.

  • Success in playful therapy activities, coupled with a mindful appreciation of each step in the learning process, boosts a child’s confidence and willingness to communicate.

  • A playful and mindful approach to therapy nurtures a positive attitude towards learning and communication, laying the foundation for lifelong skills.