Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
Use standardized tests, observations, and interviews with parents, caregivers, and teachers to identify speech and language disorders.
Diagnose conditions such as speech delays, articulation disorders, fluency disorders (e.g., stuttering), voice disorders, and receptive or expressive language disorders.
Develop and implement personalized therapy plans based on the child’s specific needs, age, and developmental level.
Set measurable goals and objectives for improving speech and language skills.
Incorporate play-based and child-centered approaches to engage young clients in therapy sessions.
Provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions to address speech and language deficits.
Teach children how to produce sounds correctly, improve their fluency, and develop language skills.
Use techniques such as modeling, repetition, and reinforcement to help children learn new communication skills.
Assist children with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices if they have severe communication challenges.
Educate and train parents and caregivers on strategies to support speech and language development at home.
Provide materials and activities for continued practice outside of therapy sessions.
Communicate regularly with families to discuss progress, challenges, and adjustments to the therapy plan.
