Speech/Language
Creating Pathways Pediatric Therapy strives to offer evidence based therapy that we want your child to enjoy. When following a child centered approach, Speech/language therapy can be fun! Arming yourself with the most up-to-date information possible when deciding whether-or-not your child is in need of speech/language therapy is essential. In conjunction with a formal speech/language evaluation, we recommend gaining information regarding your child's skills and needs from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Follow this link to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to help answer some of your questions about the DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE. http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/language_speech/
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE MILESTONES are paramount when researching the signs and symptoms of speech/language disorders. Follow the link below and learn more about WHEN your child should be gaining pertinent skills for speech and language development.
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart/
FINDING THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL to work with your child is essential. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends contacting an ASHA certified speech/language pathologist to focus on prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Creating Pathways Pediatric Therapy employs licensed processionals who hold their Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.