Pediatric Speech Therapy
with licensed speech-language pathologists
Pediatric Speech Therapy at Michigan Pediatric Therapy
Our licensed speech-language pathologists are committed to improving your child’s communication skills in their everyday environment. Whether your child is already speaking in sentences, using single words, pointing, or simply crying, our goal is to help them progress to the next level.
Our pediatric speech therapy sessions are designed to meet your child where they are, addressing their specific frustrations and challenges. We guide them on a journey of discovery, helping them experience the joy of expressing their needs, wants, and thoughts through words.
Our Approach To Pediatric Speech Therapy
Each child is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor our therapy sessions to fit the individual needs of your child, ensuring a personalized and effective treatment plan. We use evidence-based practices and the latest techniques in speech therapy to deliver the best outcomes for your child.
Who Can Benefit From Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Children with:
Speech Delays / Late Talkers
- Signs: Limited vocabulary, difficulty pronouncing sounds, not meeting speech milestones, or not speaking as much as peers.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Signs: Challenges with social communication, limited use of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Voice Disorders
- Signs: Hoarse, breathy, or strained voice, pitch problems, or inappropriate volume.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
- Signs: Difficulties related to brain injury, developmental disorders, or other conditions affecting cognitive functions like memory, attention, and problem-solving.
Apraxia of Speech
- Signs: Difficulty coordinating the movements needed for speech, inconsistent speech errors.
Stuttering or Fluency Disorders
- Signs: Repeating sounds or words, prolonged sounds, or blocks when speaking.
Articulation Disorders
- Signs: Difficulty making certain sounds, substituting one sound for another, or leaving out sounds.
Language Disorders
- Signs: Struggling with understanding language, following directions, or forming sentences.
Hearing Impairments
- Signs: Delayed speech and language development due to hearing loss.
Areas of Specialization
By empowering children with the tools they need, we help them build confidence and independence in their ability to communicate.
Speech Production
Developing clear and accurate speech sounds is essential for effective communication. Our therapists work on articulation, phonology, and motor planning to help your child produce sounds and words correctly.
Language Skills
Understanding and using language effectively is crucial for communication. We focus on both receptive language (understanding what others say) and expressive language (using words and sentences to express thoughts and ideas).
Social Communication
Fluency
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Your First Appointment
We’ll go through multiple assessments with you and your child and create a goal-based treatment plan and home programming regimen in order to put your child on a positive path forward.
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