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WHAT IS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY?

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Speech Language Pathology is more than just learning how to pronounce your R’s and S’s. 

Speech Language Pathology works to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat disorders

having to do with speech and communication.

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Speech Language Pathology addresses issues with:

  • Speech – When your child has trouble producing speech.

  • Language – When your child has trouble understanding others.

  • Social Communication – When your child has trouble holding a conversation with other or following social norms.

  • Cognitive Communication – When your child has trouble organizing their thoughts.

  • Swallowing – When your child has trouble eating or, more specifically, swallowing.

SHOULD MY CHILD GET A SPEECH EVALUATION?
 
Signs of speech or language disorders present themselves differently depending on your child’s age. 
Usually the idea is to look for what they’re not doing, rather than what they are doing. Here are a few key examples of what to look for.  If you notice any of these in your child, you may want to consider getting them evaluated.

1 year old

  • Doesn’t respond to their name

  • Doesn’t make eye contact

  • Doesn’t make any baby babbling sounds

2 years old

  • Not combining 2-word phrases

  • Speaks less than 50 words

  • Has limited social skills

  • Not following simple instructions

3 years old

  • Not finding the right words to describe objects he/she wants

  • Not combining 4-5 word sentences

  • Not understood well by others

  • Not answering simple questions

  • Not playing well with others

  • Loss of speech words previous learned and used

ALSO BE AWARE...

If your child experiences the following at anytime after 2 years,

you should take them to a specialist:

 

* Problems with control and coordination of lips, tongue, and jaw

* A sudden loss of speech                               

* Excessive drooling

* Restricted food preferences, extreme “picky eating”

* Problems sucking,
chewing, or swallowing

* Gagging or vomiting while eating

WHY CHOOSE THE HYCHE CENTER FOR SPEECH THERAPY?

We know one-size does not fit all!!   

Our Speech & Language Department offers a variety of unique services and programs, ensuring your child gets the treatment that works best for them. Therapists are trained in administering evaluations and ongoing sessions for a large spectrum of speech-language disorders and feeding disorders.

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