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Speech-Language Therapy

Speech-language therapy is the treatment of expressive and receptive language skills as well as oral-motor, feeding, and swallowing abilities.  Receptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding or processing language (i.e. difficulty following directions, understanding new words, etc.). Expressive disorders include difficulty producing words, putting words together, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way.

A Speech-language therapist may provide any of the following services to a child:

  • Pre-communication skills (being able to pay attention, take turns)
  • Expressive and receptive language disorders
  • Articulation
  • Coordination of breathing for talking, eating, and drinking
  • Feeding, swallowing, and oral motor skills
  • Cognitive skills, such as problem solving and reasoning
  • Social skills
  • Augmentative communication
  • Behavior management

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