Speech and Language Therapy helps children experiencing articulation difficulties, expressive and receptive language difficulties, oral motor and feeding difficulties and auditory difficulties. Parents are an important part of the process and are encouraged to attend and participate in their child's Speech and Language Therapy. At the parent's request, communication between the Speech and Language Pathologist, other professionals and/or teachers is available.

What are some symptoms and/or signs that your child may benefit from a Speech and Language evaluation?

• is not understood by others
• is frustrated with communicating
• is not speaking and following directions like other peers his/her age
• has a limited vocabulary for his/her age
• is doing poorly in school
• has difficulties with reading and/or writing
• has difficulties interacting with peers
• seems to have difficulties communicating with peers
• has difficulties retelling an event or story

These lists are not all-inclusive and an evaluation is necessary to determine if therapy is appropriate for each child.

What are some symptoms and/or signs that your child may benefit from a Oral Motor or Feeding evaluation?

• your child has feeding and swallowing difficulties
• your child refuses to eat new foods or textures
• your child does not tolerate or limits fruits, vegetables or other food groups
• your child spits food out or pockets food in cheeks
• your child tires from chewing
• your child coughs or chokes during the intake of foods or beverages
• you make a separate meal for your child

These lists are not all-inclusive and an evaluation is necessary to determine if therapy is appropriate for each child.