Child Language Assessment Flashcards

Is Communication Frustrating Your Child?

Some children struggle to say what they want or understand what others mean. Others speak clearly but find reading, social conversation, or emotional expression challenging.

These difficulties can show up as frustration, withdrawal, or behavior concerns. Parents often know something is off, but may not be sure what kind of support will help. They worry their child is falling behind or missing important developmental milestones.

The TEACH Group is here to help.

Speech Therapy Builds Speaking and Reading Skills

Speech language therapy turns communication challenges into opportunities for growth. By building skills for understanding, expression, and connection, children gain tools that make daily interactions less frustrating and more successful.

As communication improves, you’ll see increased confidence, stronger relationships, and smoother routines at home and school. You’ll have the relief of knowing your child has support that makes communication clearer, more comfortable, and more empowering over time.

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How Our Speech Therapy Works

Child Learning Letters With Therapist

Developing Fluency

Fluency refers to the smooth and natural flow of speech. When speech is interrupted by repetitions, blocks, or prolongations, communication can feel effortful and frustrating.

Speech therapy for fluency focuses on helping children develop smoother speech patterns while also addressing thoughts and feelings related to speaking. Therapy supports confidence, comfort, and effective communication rather than forcing perfection.

Supporting Literacy

Literacy includes the ability to read, decode, and understand written language. Challenges in literacy may appear as slow reading, difficulty sounding out words, or trouble understanding what was read.

Speech language therapists assess underlying skills related to reading, such as sound awareness, decoding ability, and reading pace. Our customized speech therapy plans target these foundational skills to support reading accuracy, comprehension, and confidence over time.

Orton Gillingham Based Reading Support

The Orton Gillingham approach uses structured, multisensory instruction to support reading development. Learning is built gradually through repetition and clear phonetic rules.

Pediatric speech therapy emphasizes previously learned skills while introducing new concepts in a predictable way. This approach helps children feel successful as they practice reading with increased accuracy and fluency.

Developing Expressive and Receptive Language

Receptive language involves understanding what others say, including directions, questions, and nonverbal cues. Expressive language involves sharing thoughts, needs, and ideas clearly.

Speech therapy for children supports both understanding and expression through structured activities, modeling, and guided practice. Many children benefit from addressing both areas together to improve overall communication.

Boy Reading Book Alone
Mother Comforting Sad Daughter

Speech Sound Development

Speech sound challenges occur when children have difficulty producing sounds clearly or consistently. These difficulties may affect how well others understand them.

Our speech therapy program focuses on helping children learn correct sound production and develop awareness of mouth and facial movements. Support may also address more complex motor planning challenges that affect speech clarity.

Social Communication and SCERTS Based Support

Social communication includes using language to interact, build relationships, and navigate social situations. Some children struggle with understanding social rules, reading cues, or adjusting communication across settings.

Using a structured and supportive framework, SCERTS speech therapy focuses on social communication, emotional regulation, and meaningful interaction. Skills are taught intentionally to help children connect more comfortably with others.

PROMPT Speech Therapy

PROMPT is a tactile based approach that supports speech sound production through guided movement. Therapists provide physical cues to help children learn how to coordinate jaw, lip, and tongue movements.

This speech therapy approach reduces frustration by supporting the physical aspects of speech while using motivating activities to practice meaningful language. Our therapy programs are structured to build confidence and reduce cognitive load.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC includes a range of tools and strategies that support communication when speech alone is not effective. These systems can supplement or temporarily replace spoken language.

Speech therapy helps identify and support the most appropriate AAC options, ranging from gestures and pictures to electronic communication systems. The goal is always effective communication and increased independence.

Girl Speech Therapy Pointing Chin
Kids Talking On School Bench

Social Use of Language

Social use of language focuses on understanding how communication works in everyday interactions. This includes taking turns, staying on topic, reading facial expressions, and adjusting language for different situations.

Advanced speech therapy provides direct teaching and practice of social rules, perspective taking, and conversational skills. Programs are individualized to help children form meaningful relationships and share ideas effectively.

You Do Not Have to Navigate This Alone

If you are concerned about your child’s development, help is available. With the right pediatric therapy services, children can grow, learn, and thrive. Don’t continue to struggle alone and without support.
Schedule your child’s evaluation today to see how The TEACH Group can help with behavioral, cognitive, and social development.

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