Speech Concerns about Your Child
Speech is an integral part of life and is developed in the earliest years of childhood. Many factors can interfere with a child’s ability to communicate, including physical difficulties, hearing problems, language delays and cognitive challenges. Here at Canoe Therapy, we have designed a thorough and effective speech-language pathology program that we are incredibly proud of.
Indications of a speech-related pediatric concern can include difficulties or traits associated with:
- Fluency & Articulation
- Language
- Literacy
- Selective mutism
- Aphasia (a language disorder caused by brain damage)
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (when the brain doesn’t communicate properly with the muscles used for speech)
- Stuttering
- Lisps
Developing proper speech patterns in young children is much easier than correcting a problem down the road, which is why we focus on early intervention. However, we work with our patients and facilitate continued improvement and learning at any stage of development. Our individualized treatment plans ensure each child has access to activities he or she enjoys and finds engaging.
Our team of speech-language pathologists uses a total communication approach, which involves various means of interacting, including pictures, sign language and speech practices.
This kind of approach enables your child to have more than one way to express their thoughts, feelings and frustration—thus limiting the amount of emotional outbursts that sometimes occur.
To learn more about how our therapists help children at Canoe Therapy, read Anna Mersov’s post on improving children’s narrative skills.
