Simply Speaking primarily provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic speech and language services for children. In addition, we offer readiness skills screenings for pre-kindergarten age children and learning screenings for school-age children. These screenings give a brief look at several areas to include vision, hearing, cognition, academic and speech-language development. While a screening gives a good idea of general abilities, an in depth evaluation may be necessary to explore all areas thoroughly and to diagnose a disorder. Our staff has a wide variety of expertise and many years of experience in the assessment, treatment, and remediation of children with all types of disabilities.

The Speech Language Pathologists at Simply Speaking develop intervention plans incorporating speech and language goals specific to your child's needs. Parent involvement is critical in the therapy process to ensure that speech and language skills carryover to thier natural environment and daily living activities.

 

The following is a list of communicative disorders treated by Simply Speaking therapists.
 

Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

A disability that affects behavior and communication.

Articulation Disorder

The most common speech disorder. Difficulty producing speech sounds in a clear manner that can be easily understood by listeners.

Fluency Disorder

A disruption in the natural flow of speech. Also known as stuttering. For example, the child may repeat sound in words or entire words.

Phonological Disorder

The child may have difficulty understanding how sounds within a language combine to convey meaning.

Expressive Language Disorder

The child has difficulty expressing thoughts or feelings in a clear and precise manner.

Receptive Language Disorder

The child has difficulty understanding language.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Therapy

Therapy emphasizing an alternative method of communication for individuals who are unable to communicate using speech.

Motor Speech Disorders

An impairment in the movement process of the speech musculature. Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that affects the programming of speech musculature movement.

Oral Motor Difficulties

The child may have difficulty using the oral mechanism for functional speech or feeding, including chewing, blowing, or making specific sounds.