By Say What - May 22, 2018
Services We Provide
Our speech-language treatment plans and goals are developed and implemented based upon your individual needs. Our speech-language pathologists provide individual and group therapy at our office, or if arranged, at the child’s natural communication environment (i.e. home, school, and daycare), as well as online via teletherapy.
Parent and caregiver involvement is essential for an individual's success.
We offer timely scheduling of evaluations. Evaluations are
scheduled within 5-7 days of your initial phone call to the office.
We provide complete written reports. A full report is written
within one week following an evaluation. Follow-up progress reports are written
as necessary. They are shared with insurance companies, classroom teachers,
doctors, etc. Our intent is to begin treatment sessions as soon as possible.
We have expertise in many areas, including:
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders
- Social Skills/Pragmatic Language Disorders
- Hearing Impaired/Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Communication
- Central Auditory Processing Disorders
- Fluency Disorders/Stuttering
- Feeding and Myofunctional (Tongue Thrust) Disorders
- Apraxia of Speech/Motor-Speech Disorders
- Voice Disorders
- Augmentative Communication
- Parent and caregiver training
- Teletherapy Services
Parents/Caregivers/Teachers are encouraged to observe and
participate in therapy sessions. At the end of each session, the therapist
speaks to the parent, caregiver, and/or teacher about the client's performance.
We provide telephone calls and/or written communication to family members who
cannot be present during therapy. We also offer programs for home carryover and
generalization.
We offer family workshops and presentations to individuals and the
community on ways to improve speech and communication skills.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is provided in a 1:1 environment. It is individualized to meet the client’s needs. Therapy sessions may be scheduled for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes per session. The length of each session will be predetermined based on the needs of the client.
Speech therapy sessions may be play based and/or structured. Our goal is for our clients to become fully engaged in each session while working on their targeted goals.
Online Speech Therapy SessionsIn addition, Say What? Speech Therapy Services offers web-based virtual speech evaluations and therapy sessions for individuals and groups. Each session is pre-scheduled. The SLPs interact with the clients using appropriate therapeutic activities. Necessary materials will be sent to the client beforehand or made available during the session. Home programs are also available to allow for additional practice in between sessions.
Speech Evaluations
Evaluations are conducted in order to determine an
individual's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of speech, language,
oral-motor, and/or social skills. The assessment includes a parent
interview, review of previous records including health, developmental
milestones, prior assessments (if available), formal standardized measures,
informal observations, play-based assessment, and behavioral observations.
Based on the needs and concerns of the individual being assessed, the evaluation will include:
- Articulation- speech sound production
- Voice- vocal quality, vocal use and abuse
- Fluency- stuttering, cluttering, normal dysfluencies
- Language- receptive (understanding), expressive (expression), and social skills/pragmatic (use of language)
- Dysphagia and Feeding- swallowing function, oral motor skills, and oral sensory awareness
- A comprehensive evaluation will include an evaluation in all areas of communication, formal or informal.
- A limited evaluation will only include a specific area of concern (i.e. speech sound production).
After the evaluation, a written report will be provided with a
summary of the results and recommendations for treatment.
Speech Screenings
A screening is a brief look at an individual to determine if a
further, in-depth evaluation is recommended.
Social Skills Groups
Say What? Speech Therapy
Services is excited to announce our
social skills group program. Would you like for your child to learn how to
initiate and interact with peers, express him/herself more effectively, and/or
problem-solve situations independently? Our goal is to provide your child an
opportunity to work on these skills, along with others, in a small group
setting run by a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Topics we cover, but are not limited to include:
- Making friends
- Greeting others
- Personal space
- Non-verbal body language
- Joining peers in play
- Sharing Turn taking
- Being a part of a group
3 comments
Speech therapy helps people of all ages overcome communication challenges. It supports children with speech delays, adults recovering from strokes, and anyone looking to improve their speaking skills. By working with speech-language pathologists, clients can enhance their communication and boost their confidence and quality of life.
ReplyDeleteFinding quality Nassau speech therapy services can make a world of difference for those in need of effective communication support. It's crucial to choose professionals who prioritize individualized care and positive outcomes.
ReplyDeleteSpeech therapy improves communication skills, making a significant impact on those with speech challenges.
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