Philosophy

While treatment is unique to each individual child, our philosophy in treating communication disorders in children remains constant:

• A Knowledgeable Approach... based on extensive study in the areas of speech and language development and motor learning theory; familiarity with current research, assessment protocols and treatment methods
• A Holistic Approach... considers the "whole child" and coordinates speech and language with all other aspects of development; understanding that significant changes in development result from changes in many components (motor, perceptual, cognitive)
• A Caring Approach... acknowledging a child’s strengths while developing motor skill; developing trust and encouraging him to take risks in treatment; providing support and acknowledging each and every step toward successful communication
• A Supportive Approach... acknowledging parents’ concerns, providing a positive and supportive environment in which to answer their questions, guide their interactions and share their joy as their children learn to communicate

Our Primary Ingredients for Success:

• We specialize in the use of PROMPT therapy, which provides tactile cues to guide movements for speech production in children whose motor speech systems are unstable or poorly coordinated.
• We provide an open, child-friendly environment, focused on developing engagement with our clinicians, motivation to communicate, and confidence in using newly learned functional communication skills.
• We provide a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis, which forms the basis for treatment and the ability to make appropriate referrals when indicated.
• We build social interaction skills at the same time as developing and improving speech production ability.
• We support parents by explaining the nature of each child’s communication difficulty, providing weekly updates, parent training workshops, strategies for building skills at home, and opportunities to network with other parents.