Speech and Language Therapy for Children in Greater Orlando
Speech therapy aims to treat a variety of speech or language disorders. A speech disorder is an issue with the physical ability to produce sound. For instance, a child may have an articulation disorder where syllables are pronounced incorrectly and make it difficult to understand or a fluency disorder which includes stuttering. A language is more cognitive and is an issue with understanding or communicating words and sentences. These can be receptive (difficulties processing language), or expressive (difficulties putting words together or using socially appropriate words). Nearly an estimated 8% of children in the U.S. have a speech related disorder.
At TEAM Pediatric Therapy, we work with you in your child’s natural environment, offering in-home visits throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Fill out our secure form or call today to take the next step in creating a personalized plan of care for your child.
Goals of Our Speech and Language Therapy Program
We focus on speech pathology as well as the emotional and social elements of speech by working on the following:
- Promote development of oral-motor, language, and communication skills
- Focus on developmental milestones for receptive and expressive language
- Address concerns for children with neurological impairment, learning disabilities, developmentally delays, stuttering, verbal and oral apraxia, articulation and voice disorders, and hearing impairment
- Recommend augmentative communication systems, sign language, and lip reading when appropriate
- Develop self-confidence and public speaking skills
- Improve feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may include changing diet texture, exercising weakened muscles and learning new ways to swallow
- Consider socialization and emotional development, sensory processing, as well as attention and cognitive abilities
- Support a self-advocacy, family education and training, and a comprehensive approach to health-care and medical needs
