Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy Services
 

At Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc., we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized speech-language therapy services for children of all ages. Our expert team of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) is committed to helping each child develop the communication skills they need to succeed in everyday life. We offer a range of therapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, whether they are facing challenges with speech, language, social communication, or feeding and swallowing.

Our Services

1. Speech Sound Disorders Therapy (Articulation & Phonology)
Individual Sessions: Focus on improving the child’s ability to produce speech sounds correctly, enhancing clarity and intelligibility.
Group Sessions: Small groups of children with similar needs work together to practice and reinforce speech sound production.
 

2. Language Development Therapy
Individual Sessions: Tailored to address expressive and receptive language delays or disorders, including difficulties with vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension, and following directions.
Group Sessions: Engages children in interactive activities that promote language development through play, stories, and social interaction.

3. Social Communication Therapy (Pragmatics)
Individual Sessions: Support for children who struggle with understanding and using social language, including conversation skills, nonverbal communication, and understanding social cues.
Group Sessions: Social skills groups where children practice communication in a structured, supportive environment, improving peer interaction and social understanding.
 

4. Fluency Therapy (Stuttering)
Individual Sessions: Strategies and techniques to help children who stutter achieve smoother, more fluent speech.
Group Sessions: Allows children to practice fluency techniques with peers in a supportive setting.
 

5. Voice Therapy
Individual Sessions: Address voice disorders such as hoarseness, pitch, volume, or quality of voice, helping children achieve a healthy and appropriate vocal quality.
 

6. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Individual Sessions: Customized support for children who require alternative methods to communicate, such as communication devices or sign language.
Group Sessions: Opportunities for children using AAC to practice communication skills in a group environment.
 

7. Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Individual Sessions: Address difficulties with feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor function, ensuring safe and effective feeding practices.
Group Sessions: Focus on social aspects of mealtime, allowing children to practice eating in a supportive group setting.
 

8. Cognitive-Communication Therapy
Individual Sessions: Support for children with difficulties in attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning, often associated with developmental or acquired brain injuries.
Group Sessions: Engaging activities that promote cognitive-communication skills in a social context.

Guidelines for Parents: When to Discuss Communication Skills with Your Pediatrician

Early identification and intervention are key to supporting your child’s communication development. If you notice any of the following signs, consider discussing your child’s communication skills with your pediatrician:

Speech Delays: Your child is not meeting speech milestones, such as babbling by 12 months, using single words by 16 months, or combining words by 2 years.
Difficulty Understanding Language: Your child has trouble following simple directions or understanding spoken language.
Limited Vocabulary: By age 3, your child is not using a wide range of words or is struggling to combine words into sentences.
Stuttering: Repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech that persist beyond early childhood.
Voice Concerns: Persistent hoarseness, unusual pitch, or volume issues.
Social Communication Issues: Difficulty making eye contact, taking turns in conversation, or understanding social cues.
Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties: Struggles with chewing, swallowing, or transitioning to solid foods.
Challenges with Play and Interaction: Your child prefers to play alone or struggles to engage in pretend play or social games.
 

If you are concerned about any aspect of your child's communication, our team at Southshore Bilingual Therapy, Inc., is here to help. We work closely with families to assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans that empower children to reach their full potential.

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