Speech-Language Therapy Services

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Evaluations

Services begin with an evaluation in order for therapy sessions to be personalized and meaningful. During an evaluation, we use the unique insight caregivers offer combined with our own formal and informal measures to collect information on your child’s strengths and challenges. If you’ve already had a speech-language evaluation within the last 6 months, we may use that information without conducting our own initial evaluation.

Children will be re-evaluated every 6-12 months to measure on-going progress.

Speech Therapy

Upon completion of the initial-evaluation, we will develop an individualized treatment plan of care. This plan will be catered to each child’s unique needs based on evaluation results and the goals of the child/caregiver(s). Treatment sessions are 45-60 minutes in length and can be offered in-person and virtually. In-home therapy allows us to serve each child in their natural home environment. It allows us to use materials you already have and routines you’re already engaging in to target your child’s communication goals. Virtual therapy is provided across North Carolina.

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Augmentative & Alternative communication (AAC)

It can be frustrating for children and families when someone is unable to use spoken words to communicate. It can often cause significant barriers in activities of daily living. AAC can bridge that gap by providing a reliable communication system. This may involve visuals, sign language, use of gestures, or a high-tech device. AAC therapy will facilitate with:

  • Effectively communicating wants, needs, preferences, etc.

  • Using and understanding functional and meaningful vocabulary

  • Participation in social interactions or decisions

  • Confidence building as an independent communicator

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Speech-Sound production

We treat articulation and phonological speech sound disorders through a variety of evidenced-based approaches. Children in need of speech-sound therapy may be difficult to understand/have a hard time speaking clearly. Intervention can help them:

  • Reduce or eliminate the frustration in not being understood

  • Clearly express themselves when speaking

  • Use age-appropriate speech sounds in words, phrases, sentences and conversations.

  • Reduce anxious feelings around communication

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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)

Children with apraxia may need help coordinating muscle movements between sounds and/or between syllables. We make intervention for motor-speech challenges fun and can help families apply these strategies at home. Speech therapy will help:

  • Communicate with higher accuracy

  • Confidently express needs

  • Add new sounds

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Gestalt Language processing

Does your child imitate the melody and rhythm of songs and the intonation of phrases? Do they recite chunks of language after hearing it modeled from a TV show, song or special interaction? They may be a gestalt language processor. We work with children that communicate through echolalia, or scripting using play-based sessions to honor echolalia, model new language, and help each child progress through the stages of natural language acquisition. Therapy will help:

  • Feel connected and affirmed when communicating

  • Use their own words to express themselves and be better understood by communication partners

  • Increase vocabulary and use language for a variety of functions (labeling, requesting, suggesting, directing, protesting, refusing, greeting, commenting, sharing information & more!)

kids reading speech therapy

Expressive & Receptive Language Delays

Children with expressive and receptive language delays may need support in understanding and using language effectively. We make intervention for language development engaging and tailored to each child's unique needs, while helping families implement strategies at home. Speech therapy will help:

  • Improve comprehension of spoken language

  • Express thoughts and ideas more clearly

  • Build a stronger vocabulary

children playing speech therapy

Fluency

Children who stutter or have other fluency challenges may struggle to be understood, have decreased self confidence and may shy away from participating in some social situations. They also may have fears and anxieties surrounding their stutter. Speech therapy will help:

  • Understand stuttering

  • Manage fears and anxieties

  • Gain strategies for modifying or reducing moments of stuttering

adult working video call speech therapy

parent coaching

Parent coaching empowers families to support their child’s communication development in everyday interactions. This does not include contact with the child. We provide personalized guidance and practical strategies to help parents feel confident in fostering their child’s growth. Parent coaching will help:

  • Enhance communication in natural, daily routines

  • Strengthen your understanding of your child's unique needs

  • Build effective strategies for language development at home

Now accepting new clients!

Speech Bubble is accepting new clients for in-person speech therapy in New Hanover County, NC and surrounding areas! We will come to YOU!

Now offering virtual services across all of North Carolina

Parent info-sessions and coaching programs offered nationwide!