Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations

Our objective is to offer a comprehensive assessment to diagnose communication delays and disorders. Information is gathered from parent/guardian interviews, formal and informal testing to develop individualized treatment plans. At the conclusion of the evaluation, our therapists will provide a detailed report including results, clinical impressions, diagnosis, recommendations and a treatment plan of care.

Individual speech and language therapy

Individual speech and language therapy sessions are tailored to each individual’s communication needs. Sessions last either 30 or 60 minutes and incorporate both long- and short-term goals. Our expertise lies in several key areas:

• Receptive & Expressive Language
• Auditory Processing 
• Oral Motor / Feeding 
• Articulation / Phonological Disorders 
• Motor Planning Disorders (Apraxia / Dyspraxia) 
• Social / Pragmatic Skills 
• Play Skills 
• Sensory processing strategies

Social Skills and Pragmatic Language Groups

Our social pragmatic language groups are specialized to help children develop effective social communication skills and pragmatic language abilities. Pragmatic language refers to the use of language in social contexts, taking into account factors like tone, context, nonverbal cues, and the expectations of the listener. These groups provide a structured and supportive environment for participants to practice and refine their social interactions and communication skills. They are tailored to incorporate skills that are relevant in a variety of settings such as home, school, social gatherings and current technology/social platforms. We have groups for school age children through the teenage years. Some skills that are targeted:

• Flexibility
• Conversational turn-taking
• Problem-solving
• Body language/facial expressions
• Empathy and perspective-taking

Social Skills and Pragmatic Language Groups are particularly beneficial for individuals with conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other social communication challenges. These groups provide a safe space for learning, practicing, and refining essential social skills that contribute to successful interactions and relationships.

Language Stimulation Summer Programs and Camps

Our Growing Minds summer camp is a language stimulation summer program with an educational initiative specifically designed to enhance language skills and stimulate language development in children ages 3-5. The program offers structured and engaging activities that focus on improving various aspects of language, including vocabulary, grammar, communication, and social interaction. Further, sensory stimulation and movement activities are incorporated to address the child as a whole and maximize their performance. These activities promote grounding, self-regulation and sensory integration. Highlights of the program:

• Lead by a certified teacher with consultation by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist
• Themed weekly lesson plans with carry-over home activities that focus on vocabulary expansion
• Letter-phoneme development based on speech motor milestones
• Auditory processing strategies and techniques implemented throughout the program
• Sensory integration activities embedded in the daily plan
• Oral motor skills addressed through play