Therapy Services
We offer speech and language therapy in both English and Spanish, available in one-on-one or small group settings. In most cases, our assessment and treatment options can be provided in person or through virtual therapy, also known as teletherapy. We address a variety of concerns, including articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, oral-motor difficulties, stuttering disorders, and social skills impairments. If your child is facing challenges not listed, please feel free to reach out—let’s talk and grow together!
Evaluations
We utilize a personalized evaluation approach to address each child’s unique needs. We start by gathering background information from parents or legal guardians, discussing the child's communication history and specific concerns.
We integrate feedback from parents or legal guardians to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the child's needs. After the evaluation, we create tailored treatment plans with specific goals and provide strategies for parents or legal guardians to support communication development at home.
We also conduct follow-up evaluations to monitor progress and adjust interventions as necessary, ensuring open communication with families throughout the therapy process.
Our Approach to Therapy
We tailor our therapy approach to meet each child's individual needs while creating a supportive and engaging environment. We utilize play-based strategies to make sessions enjoyable, focusing on developing essential communication skills and boosting confidence.
We prioritize collaboration with parents or legal guardians by consulting with them at the end of each session and providing strategies to support communication development at home. Our evidence-based techniques target various challenges, including speech clarity, language development, and social skills, empowering children to communicate effectively and connect with their peers.
Our Specialties
At Growing Words, we specialize in providing tailored speech and language therapy designed to meet the unique needs of each child. Our dedicated team focuses on several key areas to foster effective communication in a nurturing environment.
We begin with articulation and phonology, helping children improve their speech clarity by addressing sound production and phonological processes. This ensures they can express themselves clearly and confidently. Our services also enhance language development, enabling children to expand their vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and boost their comprehension skills for more effective communication.
In addition, we assist children in developing essential social communication skills. Through targeted activities, we teach them turn-taking, sharing, and understanding nonverbal cues, which are vital for building meaningful connections with their peers.
For children facing challenges with fluency, our team provides strategies and techniques to manage stuttering, promoting smoother speech patterns and fostering self-assurance in their communication abilities.
We also focus on oral-motor skills, addressing issues related to speech production to ensure children are prepared for effective communication.
At Growing Words, our goal is to empower children to communicate effectively, connect with others, and navigate their world with confidence, helping their communication skills truly blossom.
Early Intervention
At Growing Words, we focus on essential early skills that help young children learn to communicate. These skills include joint attention, where children learn to share focus with others; turn-taking, which helps build social connections; and using gestures before words to express needs and ideas.
We combine these foundational skills with early language development to support children in building vocabulary and forming simple word combinations for various purposes like asking questions, making requests, and sharing information. Through playful, engaging activities, we encourage shared experiences and foster interactions that help build strong communication foundations.
Parents are also guided with simple strategies to practice these skills at home during everyday routines. By focusing on these early skills, we help children grow in their ability to connect and communicate, preparing them for further language development.
Literacy
At Growing Words, we strengthen language skills to build a foundation for early literacy. Using storybooks, rhyming games, and sequencing tasks, we help children expand vocabulary, recognize sounds, and develop storytelling abilities—skills that are key to understanding language and making connections between spoken and written words.
We also guide parents in supporting literacy at home through daily reading and interactive storytelling. This combined approach to language and literacy encourages clear communication and helps children prepare for future learning.
We Are Accepting New Clients!
We invite you to reach out for a free consultation to discuss your child's speech and language needs. Our team is here to provide support and answer any questions you may have. Together, we can develop a personalized plan to help achieve your communication goals. Contact us today to take the first step toward improving communication skills and enhancing overall quality of life.