Speech and Language
We at On Point Pediatric assesses and treat a variety of areas in speech and language including:
Language Therapy: Receptive and Expressive
Who can benefit?
Designed to help clients improve their ability to understand and use language effectively. This type of therapy can be beneficial for children with:
language delays
language disorders
cerebral palsy, brain injuries or other conditions that affect language development
children with autism spectrum disorder
Our Approach
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to develop personalized treatment plans for each client. These may include activities to improve listening and comprehension skills, vocabulary development, grammar, and syntax. We also work with clients to help them develop their expressive language skills, including speaking, writing, and nonverbal communication. See AAC section below for Augmentative Alternative Communication for language development.
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Therapy
Who can benefit?
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) therapy is designed to help clients who have difficulty speaking or communicating effectively using traditional speech methods. AAC can include a range of methods, including sign language, picture boards, communication devices with direct access or a variety of switch uses/methods to activate a device.
Our Approach
Our therapists work with clients to determine the most appropriate AAC methods for their individual needs. Well versed in use of a variety of devices, programs, and communication apps (i.e. Prentke Romich, Tobii Dynavox, LAMP Words for Life, Proloquo, GoTalk, TouchChat, etc) along with a variety of access methods (i.e. direct, switch use, eye gaze) for communication. We also provide training and support to clients and their families to help them effectively use AAC methods outside of therapy sessions.
Speech: Articulation, Phonology, and Apraxia
Articulation and Phonology
Who can benefit?
This therapy is designed to help clients improve their ability to pronounce and produce sounds correctly. This type of therapy can be beneficial for clients with speech sound disorders, such as misarticulations or phonological disorders.
Our Approach
Our therapists use a variety of techniques to help clients improve their articulation skills, including auditory discrimination training, phonetic placement techniques, and repetition drills. We also work with clients to help them learn to monitor their own speech and self-correct errors.
Apraxia of Speech
Who can benefit?
Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that affects the ability to coordinate and execute the movements necessary for speech.
Our Approach
Our therapists use a variety of techniques to help clients with childhood apraxia of speech improve their ability to speak and communicate effectively.
Therapy for apraxia of speech may include exercises to improve muscle strength and coordination in the mouth, as well as activities to help clients learn to coordinate the movements necessary for speech. Our therapists also work with clients to develop compensatory strategies to help them communicate more effectively.