What is a Speech- Language Pathologist? |
Speech-Language Pathologists diagnose and provide treatment for children and adults with a variety of speech-language, cognitive, stuttering, and voice problems.
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What kinds of Speech and Language disorders affect children? |
Speech and language disorders can affect the way children talk, understand, analyze or process information. Speech disorders include the clarity, voice quality, and fluency of a child's spoken words. Language disorders include a child's ability to understand others, hold meaningful conversations, problem solve, read and comprehend, and express thoughts through spoken or written words.
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At what age should I seek out help for my child? |
Speech-Language Pathologists work with children from infancy to adolescence. If you are concerned about your child's communication skills, please call to find out if your child should be seen for a communication evaluation and/or consultation. The early months of your baby's life are of great importance for good social skills, emotional growth, and intelligence! |
Is my child developing Speech and Language at a normal rate? |
There are differences in the age at which an individual child understands or uses specific language skills. The following list provides information about general speech and language development. If your child is not doing 1 -2 of the skills in a particular age range, your child may have delayed hearing, speech, and language development. If your child is not doing 3 or more of the skills listed in a particular age range, please take action and contact a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Audiologist to find out if an evaluation or consultation is necessary. To view the list, please select the following link, "Typical Speech and Language Development." |
Is my child's "Stuttering" normal? |
Non-fluent speech is typical between the ages of two and six years. It is typical for non-fluent speech to last up to six months, improve then return. A speech-language evaluation may be in order if your child exhibits any other speech and language difficulties or was a late talker. Any child who is demonstrating any "struggle behaviors" (e.g., facial/bodily tension, breathing disruptions, blocks, grimacing) should be referred to a speech-language pathologist immediately. To view more information, please select the following link, The Stuttering Foundation. |
What is an Orofacial Myologist?
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An Orofacial Myologist re- educates the movement of muscles, restore correct swallowing patterns, and establish adequate labial, lingual postures.
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What is an Orofacial Myofunctional disorder?
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A common Orofacial Myofunctional disorder could be tongue thrust, thumb/ finger/ lip/ pacifier sucking, or TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Jaw Disorder)/ bruxism (grinding of the teeth)/ clenching. For more information, please visit the following link, Oral Facial Health Care.
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