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Speech Disorder Therapy

At Speech-Language Development, we are a private practice designed to assist in improving speech and language in children. Speech problems in children can include language development, oral-motor function, articulation, phonological disorders, language learning disability, and voice issues. As a speech-language pathologist, we will individually assess and treat each patient. Our speech disorder therapy helps appropriately… Continue reading Speech Disorder Therapy

Incentive Charts

I wanted to share an interesting technique to facilitate motivation in students in the school and in the home. This technique helps with not only organization but aids in promoting focus in youngsters. It also aids in generalizing speech techniques for fluency issues such as cluttering; for children who are generalizing sounds to spontaneous speech;… Continue reading Incentive Charts

Lisp Speech Impediment

A lisp is a speech impediment that is also known as sigmatism. This lisp speech impediment or language disorder in children creates speech that is unclear. This disorder is actually an articulation disorder because of the errors people make when talking. A lisp specifically refers to the substitution of the letters “s” and “z.” Typically… Continue reading Lisp Speech Impediment

Causes of Stuttering

Stuttering or stammering is a common disorder in speech development in children that interferes with fluent speech. Someone who stutters may repeat the first sound of a word or hold a single sound for a long period of time. This speech disorder can also be disrupted by involuntary silent blocks in which the person is… Continue reading Causes of Stuttering

What is Cluttering of Speech

With numerous different speech and language disorders, it is best to seek professional help when diagnosing and treating these disorders. At Speech-Language Development, we specialize in the assessment and treatment of language and speech disorders including causes of stuttering, cluttering, articulation, and apraxia. Cluttering of speech is one of the most common forms of language… Continue reading What is Cluttering of Speech

Speech Pathology Services

Thousands of children are diagnosed with a communication disorder each year. There are numerous common speech problems in children including stuttering, cluttering, articulation disorders,and apraxia. While speech may seem effortless to many, it is actually a complex process. This intricate process requires precise timing, nerve, and muscle control. The ability to understand language and produce… Continue reading Speech Pathology Services

Common Language Disorders in Children

Both language and speech problems in children affect a person’s ability to talk, read, write, and understand. With numerous different types of speech and language disorders in children, it is best to have your child individually assessed by a speech therapist. Speech disorders are problems with fluency, voice, or how a person says speech sounds.… Continue reading Common Language Disorders in Children

All Children, Speech Problems

Articulation Therapy and Assessment

At Speech-Language Development, we offer speech disorder therapy for children who demonstrate delays in language development, articulation, language learning disability, and voice issues. From developmental apraxia of speech to oral-motor function disorders, we cater to each child’s special needs. At Speech-Language Development, we provide each child with an individual assessment and customized therapy. One of… Continue reading Articulation Therapy and Assessment

Treatment for Children With Apraxia of Speech

Developmental apraxia of speech is a neurological disorder, which is often characterized by the loss of the ability to execute movements and speech. Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder. Children with this disorder find it difficult planning and producing the movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, and palate. These specific series of… Continue reading Treatment for Children With Apraxia of Speech