Speech & Language Therapy Services

At Speech Tactics we provide exceptional speech and language therapy services that help our clients improve their overall communication skills. Speech therapy services aim to identify the client’s most effective mode of communication and build upon their baseline speech and language skills in order to achieve their full potential. Our team of experienced and compassionate speech therapists offers a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of each child. Parent engagement is a core component of successful therapy outcomes. We work alongside parents and caregivers to encourage collaboration and skill generalization in the home setting. With this approach we see improved outcomes and overall success!

Here are some of the areas we address with Speech Therapy

Language Development

We work with children to support the development of age-appropriate language skills. This includes helping children understand and use words, as well as grasping fundamental grammar and sentence structure. Language exposure is important for language development. In this case, "talking too much" is a great skill to have! 🙂

Articulation/Speech Clarity

Many children struggle with articulation and pronunciation, which can affect their ability to be understood by others. Our speech therapists use a variety of techniques to help children articulate sounds and words clearly to improve verbal expression of their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and ideas!

Fluency and Stuttering

If your child experiences stuttering or disfluency, our speech therapists can provide strategies and exercises to promote fluency and improve speech flow. Stuttering can impact a child's ability to communication confidently with family and friends, which may also lead to social/emotional concerns. Enhancing a child's awareness and understanding of stuttering empowers self- advocacy and builds confidence to employ techniques for improving fluency.

Expressive and Receptive Language

We help children express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions effectively while also aiding them in understanding and processing spoken language from others. Expressive and Receptive language can be demonstrated and used through various communication modalities such as sign language and AAC.

Social Communication

Our therapists assist children in developing the social communication skills needed to interact with peers, teachers, and family members. This includes non-speaking communication, turn-taking, communicative intent, relational and proximal boundaries, and understanding social cues.

Swallowing and Feeding

Speech Tactics offers support for children who experience difficulties with swallowing and feeding disorders. Our therapists can help improve oral motor skills and promote safe and efficient feeding and swallowing. Check out the feeding and swallowing page for more information on this specialized service.

Apraxia of Speech

Children with apraxia of speech face challenges in planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech. A child with apraxia of speech may have exceptionally high language skills, and still struggle greatly with producing speech sounds, words, and phrases. Our speech therapy program addresses these challenges, helping children produce sounds and words more effectively.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

For children who have significant challenges with producing speech, we offer AAC support and training, including but not limited to visuals, PECS, speech generating devices, as well as other low tech and/or high tech systems that help facilitate communication with family and friends across a variety of natural settings.

Next Steps…

Here’s a list of signs that might suggest your child could benefit from speech therapy!

If your child has trouble using words to express themselves
If your child struggles to say certain sounds, substitutes one sound for another, or saying words clearly.
If your child repeats sounds, words, or gets stuck while talking (stuttering)
If your child's speech is significantly behind their same-age peers
If your child struggles to understand or follow directions
If your child finds it hard to engage in back-and-forth conversations
If your child can't express their thoughts, feelings, or needs.
If your child struggles with pronouncing specific sounds or syllables
If your child gets frustrated or upset when trying to communicate
If you child has trouble communicating to make friends
If your child has academic challenges at school.