FAQs
What is Speech? What is Language?
Speech and language are different. A person can have problems with one or both. Learn about the differences, and if you have concerns with your own child, please contact us directly with any questions, scheduling inquiries or to schedule a consultation.
What is Typical Speech?
If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language development, click through to learn more about what is typical speech and language development. This link will take you to the American -Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and offers extensive education and information for you to better understand.
Common Disorders
Many children experience communication, speech, language, and learning issues. Below are some common disorders. If you think your child may benefit from speech therapy, you and one of our therapists can discuss the needs and concerns of your child to determine whether further evaluation is warranted.
Speech Sound
Children can have trouble saying sounds clearly. It may be hard to understand what they say.
Child Speech and Language
Expressive language disorder is one in which the child struggles to get their meaning or messages across to other people. A receptive language disorder is one in which a child struggles to understand and process the messages and information they receive from others.
Pragmatic & Social Communication
There are rules for how we use language in different situations and with different people. Adults and children can have trouble with these social communication rules.
Preschool Language Disorders
Speech and language problems may happen before your child starts school. Getting your child seen early is important. Speech-language pathologists, or SLPs, can help.
Stuttering & Fluency
Stuttering, the most common fluency disorder, is an interruption in the flow of speaking characterized by repetitions (sounds, syllables, words, phrases), sound prolongations, blocks, interjections, and revisions, which may affect the rate and rhythm of speech.
Autism
Autism is also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). People with autism have challenges with communication and social skills. They also have repetitive behaviors or restricted interests.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that makes it hard to speak. It can take a lot of work to learn to say sounds and words better.