What are some signs of a language or auditory processing disorder?
Children with language or auditory processing disorders typically develop language more slowly than their peers. Your child may have difficulty following directions or answering questions. He may not enjoy being read to and may avoid activities that require listening to language. Your child may not be able to express himself effectively and may struggle with using appropriate grammar, sentence structure or vocabulary.

What are some signs of a speech disorder?
Parents frequently report that their child is not easily understood by others. It may be difficult to pick out specific words in connected speech and speech may sound worse when hurried or excited. Sometimes, an oral-motor component causes the child to have difficulty with movement and coordination of the lips, jaw and tongue which are necessary for speech production and/or feeding.

Why choose our practice for reading or academic difficulty?
Current research shows a strong link between language, auditory and reading skills. For many children, learning to read is the greatest challenge they will face in their young lives. Speech and Language Pathologists are experts in the areas of auditory skills, phonological and phonemic awareness, language comprehension and vocabulary development which form the building blocks for reading. Our Speech and Language Pathologists and Tutors have been trained in the most current, clinically-proven strategies to help your child become a successful reader and work together closely to ensure the best results for each child in our program. A full evaluation typically precedes treatment in order to determine the best program and starting point for your child. Periodic re-evaluation is conducted in order to determine progress and provide direction for ongoing services, if indicated.

What should you do if you suspect your child has a speech, language or learning problem?
Because parents are sometimes unsure if their child needs help, an initial intake or consultation will help to determine if an evaluation is right for your child. Our evaluations are completed using state-of-the-art assessment tools. These include a combination of standardized tests, and behavioral assessment. Combined findings will let you know how your child performs in certain skill areas compared to other children the same age. Based on your child's particular skill set, treatment options will be discussed and may include recommendations for programming covered by our practice or by other sources, if indicated.