In-home and In-Clinic Pediatric Speech Language Therapy

Although people often think of speech and language as the same thing, the terms have very different meanings.

If a child has trouble with speech, he or she struggles with the "how-to" of talking-the coordination of the muscles and movements necessary to produce speech. If the child has trouble with language, he or she struggles with understanding what he/she hears or sees.

The child may struggle to find the right words and/or organize those words in a meaningful way to communicate a message or hold a conversation.

​Therapy may also evaluate and treat children who have difficulty swallowing food or liquid.

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What can a Speech Language Pathologist do?

• Evaluate the child's level of performance
• Observe the child's home and school environment to determine how it may be modified to support speech and language development
• Develop a plan of treatment in coordination with other health care professionals who are treating the child
• Teach age appropriate speech and language skills and safe swallowing techniques
• Educate about stages of speech and language development and safe swallow techniques
• Consult with individuals involved in the child's daily life

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What can parents and families do?

• Stay educated about the child's treatment plan
• Be involved with your child's therapy and progress
• Follow through with suggested activities to encourage further development

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Meet our Speech Language Therapists

Kara Lovato, MS
Senior Speech Language Pathologist

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Sam Skaaland, MS, SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellowship

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Alison Stewart-Dunham, MS
Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellowship

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