Speech Aesthetics Speech and Language Services

We work with children and their families in treating Articulation and Phonological impairments. Some signs of these Speech impediments may include the inability to properly  make certain sounds, pronounce words incorrectly, or have a limited vocabulary. A child with  a Speech Disorder may add, drop, distort or swap word sounds at the sound, word, phrase or conversation level. 

Children presenting with an Expressive/ Receptive Language delay may have trouble comprehending language or utilizing language at the expected level for their age. Speech services help  these children build vocabulary skills, form accurate sentences, use correct verb tense and work on language-based task to improve Expressive/Receptive communication skills.

Fluency treatment targets difficulties with stuttering, cluttering, rate of speech and/or primary/secondary characteristics (negative feelings about talking).  People who stutter may have different types of disfluencies. Some primary characteristics include repeating parts of words, stretching a sound out for a long time, or having a hard time getting words out.

Children experiencing social communication difficulties struggle with aspects like taking turns, interpreting facial expressions, and participating in conversations. They may tend to dominate conversations or interrupt frequently, speak off-topic, or feel hesitant to speak altogether. These obstacles can hinder their ability to connect with others, whether at school, work, or in social environments, ultimately impacting their self-esteem.

Speech therapists play a crucial role in addressing a range of issues related to swallowing and feeding difficulties. This includes addressing challenging mealtime behaviors such as picky eating,  and working on oral motor skills like sucking, chewing, and swallowing. They also help manage muscle weakness or coordination issues that can affect feeding abilities and address sensory aversions and processing difficulties that impact eating.

Developmental delay refers to not reaching typical milestones for language, cognition, social interaction, or motor skills within a specific time frame. Factors such as hereditary traits, complications during pregnancy, or premature birth may contribute to these delays.  Early identification and intervention are crucial for providing necessary support and assistance and your therapist are here to help throughout the process.