SERVICES
Speech and Language Evaluations
We offer screenings* and comprehensive evaluations for speech and language services at our office by appointment.
A full evaluation will be recommended for any area failed during the screening.
The speech-language screening is a quick 5-10 minute session that will consist of the following:
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Language
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Articulation
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Voice
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Fluency (stuttering)
If you are concerned about your child's speech and language development, a screening is the best way to put your mind at ease and to intervene if necessary. Early intervention is the key!Please contact us to set up an appointment for your screening or to request additional information.
*Screenings do not yield a written report
Articulation & Phonology (Speech Sounds)
ARTICULATION
One of the most common sounds affected by an Articulation Delay is /r/ and it is the most difficult for most SLPs to treat. At Expressions Speech, Language, & Myofunctional Center, we have a great love for this sound and created a step-by-step program, Let's Hear It For /R/!, that shows clinicians how to correct this sound quickly and effectively.
Unfortunately, most school systems will not treat one-sound errors (/r/) and often private therapy will be your only option. If you have the need for an SLP to correct your child’s /r/ sound, come to the area experts in /r/ therapy! If you are not close enough for an office visit, we may be able to utilize teletherapy, depending on your location. Research has shown that short, frequent sessions can rapidly increase progress which make teletherapy a great alternative to in-person services, plus no travel time!
The /r/ sound is not the only error sound we treat. Children often have errors commonly called a “lisp” that make affect /s/ and /z/. Or, they may have difficulty with SH or CH sounds and we can help your child correct these sounds using Traditional Articulation Therapy, an evidence-based therapy.
PHONOLOGY
Phonological Delay is different than an articulation delay in that the entire sound system is usually affected, and the child is difficult to understand because of the number of errors. This delay requires specific therapy that is different than Traditional Articulation (described above). The SLPs at Expressions Speech, Language, & Myofunctional Center specialize in Cycles for Phonology which is a holistic approach to your child's sound delays. This approach will target all of the primary error sounds in your child's speech at once creating greater progress and more generalization to conversation. A home therapy program will be utilized and its implementation will greatly reduce the amount of time your child is in therapy, sometimes by half. The best part about the home program is that it will consist of only a few target words!
If you are interested in this type of therapy or want to request a screening, please view our contact information to set up an appointment or to request additional information.
