Our therapists develop and tailor programs that meet the developmental requirements of children with special needs and those of their typical peers. We work to provide therapies and services for apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, language disorders, voice disorders, articulation and phonological processes, and social skills. Our therapists and clinicians can provide services related to academic tutoring (Language Arts pre-K – 12, Mathematics through grade 8), behavioral feeding, contributing to sensory integration and fluency disorders.
Our therapists then implement programs based on evaluation results and ongoing informal assessment during sessions. Our therapy sessions incorporate each child’s interests and needs. We utilize evidence-based practices and the most cutting-edge treatment approaches to facilitate progress. All areas are considered during our sessions and we consistently incorporate accommodation and modifications based on recommendations from other disciplines including sensory processing, visual perception, seating, and more.
Clients are then continuously monitored and the therapy plan is adjusted as needed. Parents are updated on session events, goals, and activities after each session. We also promote communication with other professionals so that each child’s plan is cohesive and consistent.
Speech Start, LLC offers comprehension evaluations, therapy, and I.E.P review for our clients who are diagnosed with Language and Literacy Disorders. A language and Literacy disorder is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and writing. This is a mixed disorder which incorporates all the modalities of language including listening skills, writing skills, speaking skills and reading skills.
Children who are sensory sensitive may be hypersensitive to the smell, sight or texture of certain foods which can limit his/her nutritional status. Children with food aversion may also be brand specific. This means they will eat foods from specific companies with specific logos and he/she will not stray from those brands. Our feeding therapists (Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists) provide services related to behavioral feeding both at the center with transfer to the clients home. Which includes a complete feeding assessment, development of personal feeding goals and implementation of therapy. Our feeding therapists will provide our clients with strategies to increase sensory tolerance of new foods. This includes the following: touching non-preferred foods which includes tapping lips with new foods and then licking and tasting those foods. We will also try variations of foods and varied temperatures. Feeding therapy at Speech Start, LLC is provided in both individual sessions and in small groups. We also provide parent consultation on feeding strategies for your child.
Speech Start offers both comprehensive pragmatic/social language evaluations as well as consultations for those who are considering individual, and/or group therapy.
Speech Start provides group therapy for children and adolescents with social skills challenges based upon age and skill level.
Group therapy focuses on improving social interactions including:
Group therapy provides education and practice of these skills through the use of engaging and motivating lessons and activities. All children and adolescents are invited to join in group therapy as there is a social group that fits the age and needs of every individual.
Each group member is provided with regular updates on their performance in the group and a progress summary at the end of each 10-week group cycle.
To check out our list of social skill group offerings or to sign your child up today, please visit – https://www.cognitoforms.com/speechstart1/speechstartsfall2024grouptherapyregistrationformn
Occupational therapy is a specialized therapy service that benefits infants, children, and young adults by fostering greater independence and engagement in age-appropriate occupations, or functional and meaningful everyday activities, such as:
The goal of occupational therapy is to provide support so a child can develop the necessary skills to function optimally at home, at school, and within the community!
The occupational therapist will begin the evaluation process by thoroughly reviewing your child’s case history including:
On the day of your evaluation, the therapist will conduct a caregiver interview to determine areas of developmental concern and challenges with independence
A formal evaluation report and plan of care is then written within 30 days of completion of testing and reviewed with the child’s parents/caregivers in a meeting. The evaluation review meeting is offered to each family at no extra charge. Our goal is to ensure that you understand the results and take part in the development of your child’s therapy plan here at Speech Start.
Speech Start provides group therapy for children and adolescents with social skills challenges based on age and skill level. Group therapy focuses on improving social interactions including greetings, turn-taking, commenting, asking and responding to questions, and understanding emotions.
Speech Start provides group therapy for children and adolescents with social skills challenges based upon age and skill level. Group therapy focuses on improving social interactions including greetings, turn taking, commenting, asking and responding to questions, understanding emotions and body language, gaining the attention of a peer, requesting, and rejecting, among others. Group therapy provides education and practice of these skills through the use of engaging and motivating lessons and activities. All children and adolescents are invited to join in group therapy as there is a social group that fits the age and needs of every individual.
Contact UsSpeech Start offers additional parent/family coaching and education (both virtually and in person) in order to promote understanding of each child’s needs and therapy plan as well as carryover of skills. We want to ensure that proper referrals are made, if needed, and that all families are up to date on their child’s progress and therapy journey. We offer families the support they need so that their child meets their full potential.
Speech Start offers virtual and in person training to schools, professional teams, advocacy groups, and community helpers on various topics including but not limited to speech/language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, pragmatic language disorders, AAC, sensory processing disorders and more! Training can be as short as 1 hour or as long as 6 depending on the topic and need of the group. Contact us today to discuss options for your team training!
Speech Start provides speech, language, hearing, and occupational therapy screeners at local preschools. Screener findings can determine if a child is displaying developmentally appropriate speech, language and/or hearing. If findings indicate otherwise, the child may need a more comprehensive evaluation to determine if speech, language, hearing, or occupational therapy deficits are present. Please reach out to us to schedule screeners at your preschool today!
