• Feeding Therapy
    • Aquatic Therapy
          • Aquatic Therapy is designed to benefit children by working on therapeutic skills in a gravity assisted environment. The pool setting offers a variety of water-based activities that enhance or restore mobility and function in a warm water environment.

    • Physical Therapy
          • Our therapists will find fun and creative ways to improve your child’s gross motor skills and improve their ability to perform functional daily activities.

    • Occupational Therapy
          • Daily life “occupations”, AKA activities, for children include everything from playing, dressing, feeding, and bathing to handwriting and social interactions. Occupational therapists help to improve a child’s performance and participation in all of those activities.

    • Teletherapy
          • Teletherapy is therapy via a live video connection. The treatment session is similar to an in-person session, however it is over a computer (or other device) instead!

    • Speech-Language Therapy
          • Communication skills are an essential aspect of a child’s overall development, health, learning experiences, self-esteem, and ability to express their basic wants and needs. These skills are also incredibly important to school performance and social interaction.

    • RockStar Kidz
          • Unleash your potential with our dynamic Yoga and Fitness Boot Camp! Our transformative 45-minute sessions offer children and young adults the chance to enhance their flexibility, body awareness, and extend their range of motion. Experience the magic of focused training and improve your posture like never before. Come dressed in your comfy attire, lace-up your tennis shoes, and don’t forget your water bottle. Elevate your fitness journey with us today!

    • Summer Programming 2024
          • Summer break is an amazing time for kids, but as parents/guardians, we can’t help but worry that all this time off from school will cause their skills to fall behind. This concern is amplified for kids with developmental and physical diagnoses. That’s why we have crafted clinician-led summer programs throughout all our clinics. For our 2024 summer programming, kids can work on improving gross and fine motor skills, physical fitness, range of motion, language skills, handwriting, and picky eating issues! Now they can increase their therapy skills and have fun while doing it!

            Summer Programming 2024 

             

        • Community Screenings
        • We collaborate with local community organizations such as libraries or daycares to arrange for trained and licensed therapists to conduct developmental screenings at their location.

        • Developmental Power Hour
        • This is a free informational group for families with children aged 0-15 months! Our team provides an hourlong presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Additionally, on-site developmental screenings are available upon request.

        • 1:1 Screenings
        • We offer free one-on-one screenings with a licensed therapist upon request! Give us a call to schedule your appointment!

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        • Check out our blog entries for tips, activities, overviews, and home projects on topics ranging from physical, occupational, and speech therapy!

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        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Questions regarding evaluations, referrals, or services? This page offers quick answers to the most common questions.

        • Attendance Policy
        • Information regarding cancellations and no-shows for Perm and Flex schedules.

        • Deductible Program
        • This is a program for families with high deductibles. We understand that when your deductible is not met, bills can add up fast! Take control of your finances with our help!

        • COVID-19 Guidelines
        • When to stay home, when to isolate, and what to consider for accommodations, modifications, and assistance.

        • What Should I Expect at My First Visit?
        • It’s natural to have questions and concerns about what to expect during your first visit with us, so here is a summary of what you can expect on your evaluation.

        • School vs Outpatient Therapy Services
        • Navigating the landscape of pediatric therapy services can be complex, particularly when differentiating between outpatient and school-based therapy services. Our guide helps make sense of the differences and similarities.

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What is Speech Intelligibility?

Speech intelligibility is how understandable your child’s speech and language are both for familiar and unfamiliar partners. Familiar partners, such as parents or siblings, often have a higher level of understanding for the child than less familiar or unfamiliar partners. Speech intelligibility is impacted by the development of individual speech sounds, how your child combines sounds, and your child’s expressive language skills.

Speech Intelligibility

Expectation for children starting at 19 months – 25-50% understandable

What if I Don’t Understand?

Get down on your child’s level to show you are listening. Say “hmmm”, smile, or say “I hear you” to create a calm moment where you can work together.
Imitate what you heard the child say or what you think they are trying to say in single words. Encourage your child to try to show you what they mean through pointing or guiding.
Show your child your best guesses through pointing or actively and calmly looking for clues around you. Ask “yes” or “no” questions to your child to try to get more information.

Whether you can get to the bottom of what your child is trying to tell you or not, your child will respond to your active listening and demeanor. They are less likely to get frustrated if they feel seen and heard and will benefit from all the language you are modeling for them in the process.
Praise all along the way! Praise for the effort they make in trying to communicate with you, regardless of the result. Your child may feel these moments are less difficult and less frustrating when they feel they are successful. We can show them they have been successful by just sitting in those moments with you and trying to sort it out, even if we don’t ultimately find the word they were looking for.

Imitation Strategies

Speech Sound Development

Common speech sounds

Early speech sounds are often those that are more visible, such as “p”, “b”, “m”, or “w”.

Play sounds

It’s also wonderful (and important) when your child can use playful sounds, such as blowing raspberries, making animal or vehicle sounds, or just generally playing around with their sounds and voices. This allows for exploration, expanded imitation, and emerging awareness and control over sounds and how they are made.

Contact us if you have any concerns about your child’s speech sounds, development, or intelligibility!

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