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Speaking clearly
We will look at how the jaw, tongue, and lips are working together to create the sounds needed for clarity in connected speech.
What is a speech sound disorder? Here's a web from asha.org for quick reference:
Check out the approximate range for how often parents should be able to understand their child by age:
Understanding language
Language is abstract, and it can be challenging to understand spoken and written communication. Check out the following areas in language comprehension that we can cover during intervention:
Understanding spoken or written language, including following directions
Learning new vocabulary or understanding relationships between words (synonyms/antonyms, figurative language)
Identifying and understanding parts of grammar (such as verb tenses, prefixes/suffixes, pronouns)
Foundational early reading: learning speech sound system of language (letter sounds and spelling patterns) and phonological awareness
Reading comprehension - understanding the main idea, identifying story grammar elements, recalling details
Expressing thoughts and ideas
The other half to our "language puzzle." Here are a few areas we can work on together in expressive language:
Delayed speech or vocalizing less often than peers
Building longer phrases or more complex sentences
Improving grammar in speaking and writing
Creating questions and answering questions
Word-finding and using more specific language
Asking for clarification or help
Spelling and writing mechanics
Oral reading - accuracy and fluency
Connecting with others
Understanding and navigating the social word is hard! We have so many "hidden rules" that aren't explicitly taught, and social communication is fast-paced and always changing. I can help with:
Developing play, joint attention, and engagement
Expressing ideas and feelings
Initiating and maintaining conversations, turn-taking and staying on-topic
Problem solving, inferencing, and predicting how others might respond
Connecting ideas in story telling
Figuring out "hidden rules" to discover what is expected and unexpected
Eating diverse foods safely
Restrictive behaviors or diets can be stressful. I can help with:
Developmentally appropriate self-feeding, using tools (think bottles, cup, and utensils!)
Picky eating
Breathing through the nose vs the mouth
Safe swallowing for foods, liquids, and saliva
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