Speech Therapy at Charlotte Speaks will involve three phases :

Evaluation   |   Therapy   |   Family Education

Evaluations
Speech and language evaluations are individualized assessments tailored for each child, depending on the child's age, parental concerns, physician concerns, and other information obtained in an initial interview. This evaluation will help determine your child's current level of speech and / or language performance and will assist in determining if there is an actual delay and how to move forward in addressing the child's needs.

Therapy
Speech therapy sessions are provided in an in-office environment or, if appropriate, in the child's home. Therapy generally involves a 30 or 60 minute session, created with your child's specific needs, age and interests in mind. At the end of each session, parents are given an update on the session as well as "homework suggestions or activities" intended to reinforce and support therapy goals at home.
Consistent attendance and diligent 'homework' is crucial to the success of speech therapy.

In addition to clinic based or in-home sessions, speech therapy can often be enhanced by involving other service providers such as Occupational Therapists or Physical Therapists, depending upon the needs of the child.  Charlotte Speaks takes a team approach to bringing about the best possible outcomes for each child.  All therapy plans will be discussed thoroughly with the parents and interested physicians and / or teachers.

Family Education
At Charlotte Speaks, we view the family as 'the client' and involve parents and family members in the child's therapy. Through customized family education, we want to enable parents to become their child's 'primary language facilitator,' thereby maximizing the opportunities for communication development in everyday situations.

While participation in the family education is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged.  We consistently find that families who are engaged in the child's therapy realize the greatest outcomes for their children.
 
To schedule an initial consultation, please call (803) 802-5508 or Email.