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Speech and Articulation
Does your child experience difficulty speaking clearly, pronouncing certain sounds, or producing words and phrases correctly? If so, speech and articulation therapy may be a suitable type of therapy to help improve their ability to communicate effectively. This therapy involves working with a trained speech-language pathologist who will identify your child's areas of difficulty and develop a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the muscles and functions of the mouth and face, including the tongue, lips, and jaw. It is designed for children who have difficulties with speech, eating, breathing, or oral hygiene due to issues with their muscle tone, posture, or movement.
Myofunctional therapy can be particularly beneficial for children who have issues with tongue thrust, mouth breathing, or have habits such as thumb sucking or nail biting that affect their oral health. By addressing these underlying issues, children can develop improved oral function, leading to better overall health and quality of life.
During myofunctional therapy, a trained therapist will work with the child to assess their muscle function and develop a personalized treatment plan. The therapy may include exercises to strengthen weak muscles, improve posture, and develop proper breathing techniques. It may also include activities to improve speech articulation, swallow function, and overall oral hygiene.
The therapy sessions may take place in a clinic or at home, and will involve the participation of the child's caregiver to help support the child's progress. The therapist may also work with other healthcare professionals, such as dentists or orthodontists, to ensure that the child receives comprehensive care.
Feeding & Picky Eating
Feeding therapy for picky eating is a specialized form of therapy that helps children overcome difficulties with eating, particularly when it comes to trying new foods or having a limited diet. It is designed for children who have difficulty eating a variety of foods, who may experience anxiety or sensory issues related to food, or who may be struggling with weight gain or growth.
Feeding therapy involves working with a trained therapist who will assess your child's eating habits and develop a customized treatment plan. The therapist may use various techniques such as food play, sensory exploration, and gradual exposure to new foods to help your child overcome their picky eating habits.
The therapy sessions may take place in a clinic, or at home, and will involve the parent or caregiver's participation to help create a supportive environment for the child. The goal of the therapy is to help the child feel more comfortable with trying new foods and develop healthy eating habits, as well as to help parents feel confident in their ability to support their child's feeding journey.
Language & Late Talkers
Language therapy for late talking kids is a specialized type of therapy designed to help children who are experiencing delays in their language development. It is geared towards children who are not reaching language milestones at the expected time, or who are struggling to communicate effectively.
During language therapy, a trained therapist will work with the child to assess their language skills and develop a personalized treatment plan. The therapy may include activities to improve vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, and overall communication skills. The therapist may also work with the child's caregivers to provide strategies for supporting language development at home.
Language therapy can be particularly beneficial for children who are at risk of developmental delays, have experienced hearing loss or other medical conditions, or who may have a family history of language disorders. By addressing language delays early on, children can develop improved communication skills, leading to better academic and social outcomes.
Example 1: Samantha is a four-year-old girl who has not yet started speaking in sentences. Her parents are concerned and seek help from a language therapist. During therapy, the therapist works with Samantha to develop her vocabulary, sentence structure, and communication skills. They play games together and have conversations to practice these skills. Over time, Samantha's language abilities improve, and she begins to speak in longer, more complex sentences.
Example 2: Michael is a six-year-old boy who struggles to understand and use grammar correctly. He often speaks in short, choppy sentences that are difficult for others to understand. His parents work with a language therapist to help him improve his grammar skills. The therapist provides him with worksheets and activities to practice using proper sentence structure. Over time, Michael's grammar skills improve, and he becomes more confident in his ability to communicate effectively.
Example 3: Aiden is a three-year-old boy who has experienced hearing loss and is struggling to develop his language skills. His parents work with a language therapist to help him improve his ability to communicate. The therapist provides Aiden with visual aids and teaches him sign language to help him communicate more effectively. They also work with his parents to ensure that they are providing him with the support he needs at home. Over time, Aiden's language skills improve, and he becomes more confident in his ability to interact with others.
Gestalt Language Processing - Autism
Most autistic children are Gestalt Language Processors. Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on learning language in “chunks” first and breaking language down into individual words later. Your child may be a Gestalt Language Processor if they use echolalia (for example, repeating phrases they have heard from videos with rich intonation, not answering questions that are asked to them but rather repeating the question, or often singing the melodies to songs they have heard). There are specific steps and levels involved in this form of therapy. The goal is verbal language!
Sessions are designed to be engaging, functional, and relevant to the child's everyday life. The therapy sessions may take place in a clinic or at home, and will involve the participation of the child's caregiver to help support the child's progress.
During GLP therapy, a trained therapist will work with the child to assess their current linguistic skills and develop a personalized treatment plan with functional and fun phrases to kick start more verbal language.
