Speech Therapy Services: Supporting Communication and Oral Function
Our Speech Therapy Services are designed to help children and adults overcome communication challenges while addressing the underlying factors that may be impacting their speech. Whether it’s articulation, clarity, or oral motor function, our approach integrates evidence-based speech therapy techniques with a focus on overall oral health and airway function.
Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy?
Our services are tailored to meet the needs of individuals across the lifespan, including:
Children with Speech Delays or Disorders: Struggling with articulation, auditory processing disorder, expressive and/or receptive language delays, phonology, or motor speech disorders like Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
Individuals with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs): Addressing issues like tongue thrust, low tongue posture, or open mouth breathing that impact speech clarity.
Adults Seeking Speech Improvement: Whether it’s refining articulation, addressing residual speech errors, or improving oral function, we’re here to help.
What Do Our Speech Therapy Services Address?
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Articulation and Speech Clarity
Helping individuals produce speech sounds correctly for clearer, more intelligible communication.
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Oral Motor Function
Strengthening the muscles of the tongue, lips, and jaw to support speech production and oral rest posture.
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Breathing and Airway Support
Promoting nasal breathing and addressing mouth breathing patterns that can impact speech and overall health.
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Swallowing and Tongue Posture
Correcting tongue thrust and retraining swallowing patterns to support both speech and oral function.
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Collaboration with Myofunctional Therapy
Integrating speech therapy with myofunctional therapy to address the root causes of speech challenges, ensuring long-term success.
Each therapy session is guided with expertise and tailored to individual goals. Patients and families play an active role in selecting the frequency of sessions and focus areas, with professional recommendations helping guide the process.
Our Approach to Speech Therapy
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Speech Screening
We begin with an informal screening to identify the specific speech challenges and any contributing factors, such as oral motor dysfunction or airway issues. Since these speech services are private pay with a private provider, parents often come with goals and needs in mind that they want their child or themselves to work on.
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Evidence-Based Techniques
We use proven methods to target speech production, oral motor skills, and overall communication.
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Parent and Caregiver Involvement
For children, we empower parents with strategies to support progress at home, ensuring therapy carries over into daily life.
Integrating Myofunctional Therapy for Better Results
Many of our patients benefit from a combination of myofunctional therapy and speech/language therapy. After strengthening the oral structures, such as the tongue, lips, and jaw - through myo, speech articulation often improves more efficiently. This integrated approach can make progress quicker and more sustainable.
We also reference evidence-based research supporting the connection between oral motor strengthening and improved articulation outcomes.
Ready to Get Started?
If you or your child are experiencing speech challenges, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and take the first step toward clearer communication and improved oral function!