There is not a one-size fits all approach to therapy. Treatment is individualized and will look different for every child. The treatment will depend on the disorder being treated and the age of the child. Some children are in speech therapy for a few months while others can be in it for several years. 

 

Treatment Frequency and Duration

Treatment sessions are set in 30 minute and 60 minute increments. The frequency (how often the child is seen) and duration (minutes) of treatment sessions are dependent upon the child’s age, severity of the speech/language disorder, concomitant disorders, and a child's attention level.

 

Early Intervention/Language Therapy 

  For young toddlers in early intervention, therapy will look like PLAY! Therapy will be FUN! Therapy will be ENGAGING! I use a naturalistic play-based approach. Parents are encouraged to sit in during these sessions so that they can carry-over the techniques I use and practice at home with their children. A crucial part of therapy with toddlers is teaching parents strategies/techniques to promote language development in the home.  My therapy will look and feel like all I am doing is PLAYING, when really, I am incorporating well researched, evidence-based methods and techniques into each session.

  There is a hierarchy of skills targeted during language therapy. I target pre-verbal communication skills (such as attention, eye contact, imitation skills), receptive language skills, (understanding and comprehending words and directions), and verbal communication skills. 

 

Therapy for speech sound disorders

  Therapy for speech sound disorders may look very different than the language therapy mentioned above. The child's interests will still be incorporated into the sessions, but this type of therapy will be more therapist-directed with more structure.

  Therapy will involve the use of flash cards, articulation apps on ipad, and rehearsal of skills. For example, If the child has an articulation disorder, this will involve working on placement of the articulators (teeth, tongue, jaw, lips), producing sound, and practicing in a mirror. This therapy is more invasive and may involve physical manipulation of the articulators with tongue depressors, gloved fingers, or to make it fun....something edible like peanut butter or candy!! 

  There is a speech sound hierarchy that I follow. We practice sounds in isolation, at the syllable level, then at the word level,  we progress to the phrase level, then to the sentence level, and eventually target sounds in natural conversation. We complete rehearsal and practice of sounds while incorporating fun board games or card games. Children are positively reinforced as they get closer to reaching their target sound. 

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PRICING

At this time, I do not accept insurance plans. If you are interested in having a third party reimburse for services, I can provide the documentation necessary for you to do so on your own. Please contact me for pricing information.