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Is your child developing speech and language at a normal rate?

Does your child have problems vocalizing what he/she wants or needs?

 

Does he/she often communicate inappropriately or inaudibly?

Speech-language pathologists are therapists who specialize in treating language problems and speech disorders. With early screening and detection of people at risk, speech therapists often lead the way in helping with the diagnosis of autism and/or developmental delays, and in making referrals to other specialists.


Speech therapists assess the best ways to improve communication and enhance a person’s quality of life. Throughout therapy, the speech-language pathologist also works closely with the family, school, and other professionals. If someone with autism is nonverbal or has major trouble with speech, the speech therapist may introduce alternatives to speech.

 
When is therapy needed?

 

A child might need speech-language therapy for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering

  • Hearing impairments

  • Cognitive (intellectual, thinking) or other developmental delays

  • Weak oral muscles

  • Excessive drooling

  • Chronic hoarseness

  • Birth defects such as cleft lip or cleft palate

  • Autism

  • Motor planning problems

  • Respiratory problems (breathing disorders)

  • Feeding and swallowing disorders

  • Traumatic brain injury

 

Therapy should begin as soon as possible. Children enrolled in therapy early (before they’re 5 years old) tend to have better outcomes than those who begin therapy later. This does not mean that older kids can’t make progress in therapy; they may progress at a slower rate because they often learned patterns that need to be changed.

 
Benefits of Speech Therapy

 

At KIDSology, Inc. we want to help autistic and developmentally challenged children to:

  • Develop conversational skills

  • Know the appropriate time and place to communicate something

  • Communicate in ways to develop relationships and friendships

  • Be able to express feelings to family members

  • Start a conversation without being prompted

  • Exchange ideas

  • Enjoy relationships, including communicating, playing and interacting with peers and family members.

 

 

The speech-language pathologist develops an individualized plan of care, tailored to each child’s needs.

 

Speech therapy techniques might include:

 

  • Electronic “talkers”

  • Signing or typing

  • Using picture boards with words

  • Using sounds to which a person is over- or under-sensitive to expand and compress speech sounds

  • Improving articulation of speech by massaging or exercising lips or facial muscles

  • Having individuals sing songs composed to match the rhythm, stress, and flow of sentences

 

Contact KIDSology, Inc. today!

 

If you are looking for service for a child in need of speech or language therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, or if your child is living with a serious delay, disabilities, or autism, contact KIDSology, Inc. at (305) 392-0445. Contact our warm and friendly staff for a tour of our facility or to schedule your child’s evaluation today!

 

Resource: (http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/benefits-speech-therapy-autism)

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