Developmental Speech and Language Services
Supporting children who have delays in speech sounds, language, or both.
What is the difference between speech sounds and language?
Speech sounds involve how the child pronounces any given sound. Some speech sounds are expected to develop earlier in life, such as the “m” or “b” sound, where some are expected to develop later, such as the “r” or “th” sound.
Language involves how a child puts words together to form phrases (expressive language) or how a child understands what is being said to them (receptive language).
What can a speech sound and/or language delay look like?
The child is not yet using any words.
The child uses words that are very vague, such as “thing” or “that”.
Parents or family/friends have a difficult time understanding what the child is trying to say.
The child is becoming frustrated that they are not being understood.
The child is using fewer words when compared to their age-matched peers.
The child is demonstrating difficulties in forming friendships.
Challenges in one or both of these areas can be addressed through direct therapy with a speech language pathologist. Addressing developmental speech and/or language concerns is important for children to be able to form meaningful relationships with others which is very important to Through Speech. Play-based therapy is offered either in the home, school, or virtually.
What is unique about speech and/or language therapy at Through Speech is that consent is obtained and actively addressed throughout all therapy sessions. Teaching consent even at a young age is incredibly important and valuable in the context of developing healthy relationships with family, friends, or peers, and eventually romantic relationships.
Parent coaching is also available for those who wish to provide guided speech and/or language therapy to their children.