Does your child show signs of a speech or language disorder?
Are they not developing their speech, language, and/or communication skills the way you expect?
Have they been diagnosed with a condition that might impact their ability to communicate?
If so, it may feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone.
Our speech therapy clinic offers pediatric speech-language therapy services to children from birth to age 18, across greater LA and throughout California.
You’ll find a team of pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who are dedicated to helping your child build on their strengths, improve their self esteem, and communicate clearly.
If you prefer in person speech therapy, no problem. We offer in home and on site speech therapy services. We also offer virtual speech teletherapy for greater convenience.
Your child’s speech therapist will work with them to provide personalized care that addresses their unique needs as an individual.
If you’re concerned about your child’s speech and language skills, we’re here to help.
Importance of Early Intervention Speech Therapy
If you notice the potential signs of a speech or language disorder in your child, it’s always a good idea to book an assessment with a speech therapist.
In some cases, it may be tempting to just wait and see if their skills will develop on their own. And in some cases, they will.
But the importance of early intervention speech therapy can’t be overstated.
When in doubt, it’s always beneficial to consult with a speech therapist to determine if an assessment is indicated. A speech-language assessment provides detailed information about your child’s abilities, determines if speech therapy is needed, and helps you make informed decisions.
Benefits of Mobile and In-home Pediatric Speech Therapy
If you’ve never visited a speech therapist before, you might not know what to expect. So, why choose mobile pediatric speech therapy?
Here at Forte Speech & Language Therapy, we’re passionate about in home speech therapy. Having seen the results it can offer vs. in clinic, we know it can be a very effective option.
Below, we’ll take a look at some of the benefits of interventions from an in home, mobile speech-language pathologist.
1. Kids Feel More Comfortable
Most kids are more comfortable at home or school than they are in a clinical setting. That can be especially true for autistic kids, other neurodivergent kids, or kids with anxiety disorders.
Because your child will be in a space that’s already familiar to them, they’ll be more receptive to working with a pediatric speech therapist.
2. Easier for Family to Collaborate
Pediatric speech-language pathology is a team sport. What happens during speech therapy sessions is important, but so is what happens in between them.
That’s why we often encourage a child’s parents, brothers, sisters, and other family members to get involved. That tends to be easier when we come to you.
3. More Convenient and Accessible
When your speech-language pathologist comes to you, it becomes easier to schedule appointments. After all, you don’t have to schedule any travel time or deal with LA’s famously terrible traffic. This can save you money on fuel and parking costs as well.
What’s more, you don’t have to just sit in the waiting room waiting for your child’s treatment. You too are in your own environment. So, you can take care of whatever else you need to do while your child gets the treatment they need.
4. Treatment can be More Effective
Does your child need extra time to acclimate to a new space? Is it difficult to get them to go places they don’t want to go? If so, mobile speech-language pathology might be ideal for your child.
As well, if your child has been at school all day long, they might be looking forward to being at home. That might also cause resistance to traveling to a clinic. But with a mobile in home speech therapist, you won’t have to worry.
Benefits of Speech Teletherapy for Kids?
Some of the benefits of mobile speech therapy are the same as virtual speech teletherapy.
Namely, the convenience and the efficacy of treatment.
However, speech teletherapy does come with two of its own unique benefits.
It Provides Continuity of Care
If you move to another city, part of the process often involves finding a new set of services.
A new doctor, a new dentist, a new favorite café, the list goes on.
If you move away from the area, speech teletherapy offers a convenient way for you to continue seeing your speech-language pathologist.
That’s one less new service, at least.
It Reduces Risk of Illness
If you or a loved one is immunocompromised, you may want to reduce your exposure to situations where you might catch an illness.
In that case, virtual speech therapy can be an ideal option.
As well, it can reduce the likelihood of missing appointments due to illness.
Our Specializations in Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are skilled in the assessment and treatment of all manner of speech and language disorders.
However, each speech therapist has certain areas they prefer to focus on.
Below, you’ll find some of our areas of expertise.
Does your child have trouble speaking in some or all situations? If so, AAC may help. AAC refers to ways of communicating other than speaking. This includes simple things like writing, drawing, pointing to pictures, or high tech options like tablet apps or dedicated speech generating devices. AAC can help your child express themselves and increase their independence.
Has your child been falling behind in their speech or language milestones? Would you consider them a late talker, or are they unable to speak or not speaking as much as you’d expect at their age? Were they diagnosed with hearing loss, cleft lip, or cleft palate? For these, and other developmental disorders, a pediatric speech-language pathologist in LA can help.
It’s common for kids to occasionally stutter as they learn how to speak. But if it happens more often, this may be a sign they have a stuttering disorder. If your child stutters, it’s a good idea to book an assessment with an SLP – we can identify risk factors that may indicate if your child could benefit from speech therapy.
Communication consists of expression – what you convey – and comprehension – what you understand. If your child seems to have difficulty with one or both of these, it could be a sign they have an expressive or receptive language disorder. At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, our team of pediatric speech therapists is here to help.
If your child has trouble speaking, there are a number of different possible culprits. One of them is a motor speech disorder. These are disorders related to your child’s ability to control their speech muscles. The two main types of motor speech disorders are dysarthria and childhood apraxia of speech – an SLP can help.
Not everyone’s brain develops the same way. So not everybody learns language the same way. If your child is autistic, or has ADHD, Down syndrome, or executive function deficits, they may need some extra support. At Forte, we take a neurodiversity affirming approach, helping your child develop meaningful communication skills.
Has your child been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, fragile X syndrome, multiple sclerosis, or another neurological condition? If so, it may affect the way they develop their speech and language skills. But with the right support from a pediatric speech-language pathologist, they can learn to communicate clearly and confidently.
Pediatric speech sound disorders are disorders related to the way children produce sounds. These can be organic, meaning they’re related to an underlying oral motor skills concern. They can also be functional, which means there’s no identifiable cause. For phonological and articulation disorders, lisp, and more, speech therapy can help.
Helpful Articles To Learn More About Speech Therapy For Children
You can learn more about pediatric speech therapy with these articles from our speech and language therapy blog.
If you need additional help with childhood speech and language challenges, our experienced team of speech therapists are here to help you anytime.
Get Started with Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy Today
Do you suspect your child may have a speech or language disorder?
Or have they been diagnosed with a condition that may cause one?
If so, it may feel overwhelming, but there is hope.
At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, our primary area of clinical focus is in pediatric speech therapy.
If your child needs help, we’re here for you.
We’ll assess your child’s speech and language skills and make recommendations for appropriate services and goals based on their unique needs.
From there, we’ll put together a plan to build on their strengths and help them communicate with confidence.
Book your appointment with Forte Speech & Language Therapy today.