Speech Therapy

What is a Speech Therapist?

When your child has the flu or a cold, you take them to see a doctor. If a child has communication difficulties such as not talking clearly or not understanding directions, you would take them to see a speech language pathologist also known as a speech therapist. Speech therapists are specialists who help people of all ages to develop communication skills. They are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. These disorders may result from a hearing loss, mental disabilities, physical disabilities, or most commonly from unknown causes. Speech therapists develop individualized treatment plans based on findings from their evaluations as well as from collaboration of other medical and educational professionals. In addition to treating these disorders, speech therapists counsel and support individuals and their families. They do this by educating them on the speech/language disorder and on how to cope with the stress associated with these problems. They also help families on carry over of treatment techniques to use at home and on how to modify behavior that impedes communication.

To learn more about "What are speech and language disorders" refer to the website below.
www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/sld.htm


Speech and Language Therapy services may consist of:

Depending on the specific speech and language disorder of a child, a speech therapist will utilize many different methods or a combination of them.

  • Speech Sound Therapy
  • Play Based Therapy
  • Picture Exchange Systems
  • Sign Language
  • Speech Generating Devices
  • Kaufmann Approach
  • Cycles Approach
  • Social Groups

Our Speech Therapists have wide range of experience with:

  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders
  • Augmentative Communication Evaluations
  • Language Disorders
  • Pragmatics or Social Language
  • Cognitive Disorders
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Apraxia of Speech
  • Feeding
  • Oral-Motor Deficits
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Delays
  • Hearing Impairment/Deaf
  • Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
  • Delayed Milestones

Services

Speech Therapy
  • Articulation/Phonological Disorders
  • Language Disorders
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • AAC Evaluations, Consultation, & Training
  • NLA/GLP Trained Therapists
  • Neurodiversity Affirming & Strengths-Based Therapy Approaches
  • Phonological Processing & Phonemic Awareness
  • Pediatric Feeding
  • Fluency Disorders
  • Voice Disorders
  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction
  • Executive Dysfunction & ADHD strategies
  • Experienced with rare disorders, syndromes & conditions
  • Extensive experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Experienced with Syndromes, Chromosomal /Genetic Abnormalities
Physical Therapy
  • Developmental Delays
  • Hypotonia/Hypertonia
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Orthopedic Injury Rehabilitation
  • Postural Training
  • Strengthening for Function
  • Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
  • Adaptive Equipment and Orthotic Assistance
  • Balance and Coordination Training
  • Toe Walking
  • Gait Training
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
  • Scoliosis
  • Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions

Testimonials

ABC Therapy has been a God send. We finally found the help that we needed for our daughter. Every aspect has been positive. From walking in the door and being greeted by Ms. Teresa (who kids have babysat for ours) to each friendly therapist. But Especially our therapist. She has helped our daughter in so many ways, has gone above and beyond what her jobs calls for. She is more than a Therapist! She is a part of our family! Not sure what we would’ve done without ABC, or if our daughter doesn’t need to come any longer what we will do without you. - Parent

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