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WHAT IS PEDIATRIC

Speech Therapy?

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Many people know that unclear or stuttered speech can be corrected with speech therapy but it’s less known that speech therapy can treat feeding, reading, communication, social and academic difficulties as well.

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

Speech and language therapy may be necessary if your child lacks, or shows a significant delay in developing any of the strengths and skills outlined below.

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DELAYS IN THESE AREAS MAY BE DUE TO:

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Hearing
Impairments

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Developmental or
Cognitive Delays

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Autism or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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Weak Oral
Muscles

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Birth Defects such as Cleft Lip / Palate

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Strengths and Skills

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Speech Intelligibility

Speech intelligibility refers to how a child articulates his words, how he uses his voice, and how smoothly words flow off his tongue. Intelligible speech is speech that is readily understood even by strangers.

What are signs of speech intelligibility challenges? ➔

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Language Processing

Language processing is the way that verbal and non-verbal communication is understood, organized and filed by the brain. It includes the expression of language through gestures and speech and is a prerequisite for learning, communication, and functioning.

What are signs of language processing challenges? ➔

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Pragmatic Language Skills

Pragmatic language skills are social skills that enable communication which is needed for meaningful interactions and relationship building.

What are signs of pragmatic language challenges? ➔

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Auditory Processing

Auditory processing is the brain’s interpretation of heard information. This is what enables a person to pick up on verbal cues, follow directions, and develop good phonemic awareness + comprehension skills.

What are signs of auditory processing challenges? ➔

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Oral Motor Skills
and Sensory Awareness

Oral motor skills enable the muscles of the mouth and jaw to speak, eat, and swallow. Oral sensory awareness refers to the brain’s level of sensitivity to sensory input in the oral cavity.

What are signs of oral motor challenges? ➔

What are signs of oral sensory challenges? ➔

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AAC (Augmentative and
Alternative Communication)

AAC refers to communication devices, systems, strategies and tools that replace or support natural speech. These tools support a person who has difficulties using speech to communicate.

What are signs that AAC would be beneficial? ➔

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1135 E Veterans Hwy Suite 104
Jackson, NJ 08527
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Lakewood, NJ 08701
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Highland Park, NJ 08904
     
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