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Articulation and phonological disorders are speech disorders that affect an individual's ability to produce speech sounds accurately and intelligibly. These disorders can occur in both children and adults, although they are more commonly seen in children during their early stages of language development. We provide the following specific treatment approaches for articulation and phonological disorders.

-Traditional Articulation Therapy

-Cycles Approach for Phonology

-Minimal Pairs

-Multiple Oppositions

-Maximal Oppositions

-Principles of Orofacial Myology

-Core Vocabulary Therapy

-Phonological Awareness/Pre-literacy treatment

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), also known as developmental verbal dyspraxia, is a motor speech disorder that affects a child's ability to plan and execute the precise movements required for speech production. It is a relatively rare condition that primarily affects children, typically appearing in early childhood.

Children with CAS have difficulty coordinating the muscles involved in speech production, including the lips, tongue, jaw, and vocal cords. This results in inconsistent and often distorted speech sounds. Unlike other speech disorders, CAS is not caused by muscle weakness or paralysis, but rather by a breakdown in the neural pathways responsible for planning and coordinating speech movements. We provide the following specific treatment approaches for CAS.

-Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing

-Rapid syllable transition treatment (ReST)

Children who do not communicate verbally, or have difficulty communicating clearly, can benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). AAC is a way for individuals to express their wants, needs, thoughts and ideas through non-verbal communication. This can include pictures, picture boards, or technological devices. We provide the following specific treatment approaches and services for AAC.

-Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)

-Aided Language Stimulation

-Family and Caregiver Coaching

-Assessments and Funding

-The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Feeding therapy is a specialized intervention designed to address challenges related to eating, drinking, and swallowing. Feeding therapy aims to improve the individual's oral motor skills, sensory processing, and overall ability to eat and drink safely and efficiently. We use a variety of techniques, exercises, and strategies to address specific feeding difficulties, such as aversions to certain textures, limited food acceptance, difficulty chewing or swallowing, and problems transitioning to solid foods. Therapy sessions are tailored to each client’s unique needs to promote positive feeding experiences and ensure proper nutrition and hydration.

-Beckman Oral Motor Protocol

-AEIOU Feeding Intervention

-Responsive Feeding Techniques

-Food Chaining

-Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding

Early intervention speech therapy refers to specialized therapy provided to infants, toddlers, and young children who are experiencing speech and language delays or disorders. It is a proactive approach that aims to address these challenges at an early stage, typically before the age of three when the brain is highly receptive to language development.

Early intervention speech therapy focuses on identifying and addressing communication difficulties that may impact a child's ability to understand and express themselves effectively. This can include delays in speech sound production, limited vocabulary, difficulties with grammar or sentence structure, or challenges with social communication skills. We may provide the following treatment approaches to our early intervention clients and their families.

-DIRFloortime®

-Play-based interventions

-Parent Coaching

Social pragmatic communication disorder (SPCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in understanding and using social communication skills effectively. Individuals with SPCD may struggle with the social aspects of communication, making it challenging for them to engage in meaningful and appropriate interactions with others.

-Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)

-Social Thinking

-DIRFloortime®

-The Zones of Regulation

-Social Stories

-Score Skills Strategy

Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading and language-related skills. It is a neurobiological condition that can occur in individuals of all ages and intelligence levels. People with dyslexia experience difficulties in accurately and fluently recognizing words, spelling, and decoding written language.

-The Barton Reading and Spelling System

-The Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program® for Reading, Spelling, and Speech

Adaptive skills, also known as activities of daily living (ADLs), are the essential skills required to independently navigate and function in daily life. Occupational therapy focuses on promoting and enhancing these adaptive skills to support individuals in achieving greater independence and participation in self-care, productivity, and leisure activities. Adaptive skills encompass a range of tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, household chores, meal preparation, and managing personal finances. Occupational therapists assess and address any difficulties individuals may have in these areas, providing interventions and strategies to develop or regain skills, adapt the environment, and utilize assistive devices or techniques to promote optimal functioning and quality of life.

Sensory integration training is an approach used in occupational therapy to address difficulties in sensory processing and integration. It aims to help individuals effectively and appropriately process and respond to sensory information from their environment. Sensory integration training involves engaging individuals in purposeful activities that stimulate the senses, such as touch, movement, sound, and proprioception. Through repetitive and controlled sensory experiences, the therapist helps individuals regulate their responses to sensory input and develop more efficient sensory processing skills. This can improve attention, focus, motor coordination, self-regulation, and overall participation in daily activities. Sensory integration training is often tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, and the therapist works closely with the individual to create a supportive and structured environment for sensory exploration and integration.

Fine motor skills refer to the ability to control and coordinate small muscles in the body, particularly those in the hands and fingers, with precision and dexterity. These skills involve intricate movements and are essential for tasks that require precise control, such as writing, drawing, buttoning clothes, using utensils, and manipulating small objects.

Gross motor skills refer to the ability to control and coordinate the large muscles in the body for activities that involve movement and physical coordination. These skills involve the use of the arms, legs, and trunk to perform tasks such as walking, running, jumping, throwing, and balancing.

An early walking program is a structured intervention designed to support and facilitate the development of walking skills in infants and young children who are approaching or are at the stage of independent walking. This program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for children to practice and refine their walking abilities while promoting confidence and independence in their mobility.

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is an approach used in occupational therapy to address challenges related to motor coordination, sensory integration, and overall movement skills in children. It focuses on engaging the body in purposeful, rhythmic movements to promote improved motor planning, postural control, balance, and overall coordination.

Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique used to address restrictions and tension in the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and organs throughout the body. It involves applying gentle sustained pressure and stretching to release tightness and adhesions in the fascia, which can result from trauma, injury, inflammation, or chronic muscle tension. Myofascial release aims to improve flexibility, range of motion, and overall tissue health. By targeting specific areas of restriction, therapists use hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, improve circulation, and promote better alignment and postural balance.

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used by our Phyical Therapist to alleviate pain and muscle dysfunction. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific trigger points or tight bands of muscle to target and release muscular tension. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling focuses on addressing musculoskeletal issues rather than influencing the flow of energy along traditional meridians. The needles used in dry needling are solid and do not inject any substances. The insertion of the needle can stimulate the body's natural healing response, promote blood flow, and release muscle tightness, ultimately providing pain relief and improving range of motion. Dry needling is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and may be combined with other therapeutic interventions to address musculoskeletal conditions and promote recovery.