EVALUATION &TREATMENT  A comprehensive evaluation may assess the following areas:  Expressive language (what the child says) Receptive language (what the child understands)  Play skills   In creating a treatment plan, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with parents, teachers and other professionals to target weaknesses found during a language assessment (formal & informal). Good language skills help with learning, […]

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)?  A Neurological Speech Sound Disorder where the accuracy and consistency of movements needed for speech production are impaired. It is primarily a disorder of inaccurate planned movement, known as praxis; there is a difficulty in planning and executing voluntary movement sequences.  Childhood Apraxia of Speech is NOT:  

What is Early Intervention?  Early intervention is play-based language therapy provided to toddlers who are delayed in their development of speech and language.  PREDICTORS OF NEED FOR INTERVENTION Small vocabulary with limited verbs Language comprehension delay Few vocalizations, limited consonants or vowels Limited variety in babbling Restricted syllable structure Few spontaneous imitations Little or no

“Autism is a developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. Autism can be mild or severe. It is different for every person. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorders.” (ASHA). Autism is considered to be part of a group of disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorders). These disorders have similar characteristics but differing

WHAT IS AN ARTICULATION DISORDER?  An articulation disorder is defined as the atypical production of speech sounds. It is characterized by substitutions, omissions, additions and/or distortions that may interfere with how well someone’s speech is understood. Articulation disorders can be classified as either functional or organic. Functional disorders have no known cause, where as organic

WHAT IS A NEUROGENIC COMMUNICATION DISORDER?  Neuropathologies or brain trauma often result in language deficits. Some characteristics you may observe in your loved one may include: improper use of words and their meanings, the inability to express ideas, inappropriate grammatical patterns, reduced vocabulary, and the inability to follow directions. A person’s cognition may also be