Speech and Language Services For Children
Speak Out New York utilizes comprehensive resources to provide a variety of consultations, evaluations and treatments for children from birth to adolescents.
We provide pediatric services in the following areas:
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Receptive and Expressive Language Delays
- Auditory Comprehension
- Language Processing/Language Based Learning Disorders
- Sensory Based Feeding Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Social/Pragmatic Language Groups
- Play Therapy
- Apraxia of Speech
- Voice Disorders
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Oral Motor Therapy
- Dysfluency Disorders
- Tongue Thrusting/Jaw Malocclusion Intervention
Screening
A screening is a preliminary assessment to determine if a complete evaluation is warranted.
Consultations
Initial consultations include an assessment based on informal observations and clinical opinion. Recommendations are provided at the end of the consult along with verbal discussion and family counseling. A written report may be included upon request.
Ongoing consultations include informal observations, clinical opinion and may include formal testing. Recommendations are provided along with verbal discussion, family training and/or counseling. A written report may be included upon request.
Evaluations
All evaluations include informal observations, clinical opinion and formalized testing based on specific areas of concern. A written report is included with standardized test scores and recommendations. Verbal discussion and family training and/or counseling.
Treatment
Treatment is provided in a nurturing and safe environment. All treatment sessions are tailored to each child’s specific needs. A treatment plan is designed with goals oriented to child and progress is monitored on an ongoing basis. Treatment Sessions can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Treatment plan will include carryover techniques and home activities.
