SMALL TALK SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
GLANCE
Small Talk Pediatric Speech Therapy, LLC works with families to provide play-driven therapy in a location that works best for the client: office setting, daycare/preschool, home, or any other location that is beneficial to the client and the therapeutic process. At Small Talk our evaluations and therapy are research driven and outcome focused. We work closely with families and caregivers to keep an open dialogue and achieve your child's goals together. We value the relationships with our patients and families and truly love what we do! We look forward to working with you!
SERVICES
SCREENING
During a screening, we discuss your child's current level of speech, language, and auditory skills. The results are compiled into a short summary, including impressions and recommendations.
EVALUATION
Speech, language, and auditory skills are assessed with a combination of standardized and informal tools. The results are compiled into a comprehensive report that can be used to enhance your child's educational program and therapy services.
THERAPY
We utilize a play-based, yet intensive approach to address your child's speech, language, and cognitive goals. Private therapy is conducted in a convenient setting with parents and caregivers included as an integral part of the process.
CONSULTATION
We understand that speech, language, and auditory skill development goes beyond the therapy session. That is why we offer training for school and daycare staff, support for educational transitions, and in-person advocacy during planning and placement team meetings.
IN-SERVICE
Presentations covering a wide variety of speech, language, and related topics offered to classroom teachers, childcare facilities, parent support groups, and other professionals.
SPECIALIZATION
- ADHD
- APRAXIA
Difficulty planning, sequencing, and/or coordinating muscle movements - ARTICULATION/SPEECH
Difficulty forming specific types of sounds - AUDITORY PROCESSING
Neurological deficit affecting how the brain processes spoken language - AUTISM SPECTRUM
- BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES
related to impaired communication - CEREBRAL PALSY
- COGNITIVE DEFICITS
Impairment in mental processes such as memory, attention, and executive functioning - DOWN SYNDROME
- DYSARTHRIA
Difficulty in muscle control that results in weakness, slowness, and/or incoordination in speech production
- EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
Difficulty communicating a message to others, verbal and non-verbal - FLUENCY / STUTTERING
Speaking with involuntary repetition and prolongation of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks, in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds - GENETIC SYNDROMES
(i.e. Fragile X, Velocardiofacial syndrome, Angleman syndrome, Trisomy 13) - LEARNING DISABILITY
- ORAL MOTOR DEFICITS
Tongue thrust, interdental productions, difficulty using muscles to talk/chew/eat - PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER
- PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER
Difficulty in learning and organizing sounds needed for speech production, or misrepresents sounds needed for spelling and reading. - RECEPTIVE / EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
Difficulty understanding language from other people - SPINA BIFIDA