A variety of child's toys are neatly laid on the floor. Toys can be used in speech therapy appointments.
A baby sits up and is surround by a variety of toys. Speech therapy can be helpful when a child displays signs of delay in their speech and language development.

Speech and language problems can affect early learning and self-esteem. Speech therapy can address a variety of needs including:

  • Receptive Language (following directions, understanding new words, retelling stories, sequencing events, etc.)
  • Expressive Language (using new words, opposites, retelling personal events, answering “wh” questions, etc.)
  • Articulation Disorders (difficulty producing sounds in words, i.e., wed/red, nana/banana, wove/love)
  • Phonological Disorders (leaving off sounds i.e., boo/book, poon/spoon, back/black)
  • Fluency (stuttering)
  • Feeding (dysphagia, food aversions, picky eaters)
  • Apraxia (difficulty with motor planning and coordination of sounds, difficulty understanding what child is saying)
  • Autism (communication, social skills, sensory processing)
  • Developmental Delays and Disorders

Learn more about developmental milestones and speech therapy here.