Stuttering consists of disorders of the rhythm of speech, in which the individual knows precisely what he/she wishes to say, but is unable to say it due to an interruption in their flow of speech. Developmental stuttering first appears in the preschool period, typically from 2 to 5 years of age. This can sometimes be caused by children acquiring new…
Children are naturally disposed to learning, but when natural processes are interrupted, a little help is needed for a child to develop their full potential. It is a pleasure to play a role in the development of stronger bonds that are built between parents and children as they work toward better communication. Helping children acquire the skills they need to…
Making and keeping friends doesn’t always come easily, but social skills can be learned though modeling, guided play, and practice! Come join our dynamic and creative camp lead by two of our Speech-Language Pathologists. For kids ages: 4-6 or 7-9: Should be verbal and have the ability to work in small groups To learn more about Summer Camp Dates &…
It’s that time again! Now enrolling for KDA Social Skills & Language camps. Camps lead by SLP’s Cocoa, Casey, Sam, and Vidya. Sign your child up today & let the fun begin!
Receptive language is how listener listens and understands communicated language. Receptive language is important because it’s how we take in information and process information. This video shows one way speech therapists can help patients with speech therapy tidbits focusing on receptive language.
A Speech Language Pathologist – also referred to as a “Speech Therapist” – provides evaluations and remediation of a variety of disorders and/or delays affecting a child’s communication. What does an Occupational Therapist do? When would a family come to speech or occupational therapy? A family would see a Speech Therapist or an Occupational Therapist if they have concerns for their child’s…
Autism is a developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. Autism can be mild or severe, and not all behaviors will exist in every child. Some individuals on the autism spectrum do not speak, while others love to talk but have difficulty with conversational speech and/or understanding the nuances of language and nonverbal cues when talking to…
Speech apraxia is one of the great mysteries of childhood speech delays. In speech apraxia, children do not have any damage to the muscles of their face, mouth, tongue, or lips, but still have trouble communicating with words and language. Sometimes people with acquired speech apraxia (mostly adults) will spontaneously recover on their own. This, however, is not the case…