Empower Speech Therapy

10/19/2022

08/13/2022

08/09/2022

Why isn't he talking? He's only saying a couple words but other kids his age are saying whole sentences. What can I do? Will speech help? Is it a more serious condition? Lets talk about late talkers...

First off, don't freak out. The first question parents ask me whether it is autism. Minimal verbal output CAN be a symptom of autism, however it does NOT mean your child has autism. A lot of times, children who are late talkers benefit from speech therapy, and a lot of times, this speech therapy is more intended for the parents. Because you parents spend soooooo much more time with your children than we do as the SLPs, speech therapy for late talkers often involves parent coaching. During play-based therapy, I will stimulate language, model strategies and coach you so you can be your child's own SLP. Message me for availability!

07/22/2022

Have you noticed your child stuttering? What can you do? When should we treat? Will it go away? What even IS stuttering?! So many questions with this one.

Stuttering is classified as developmental, neurogenic, or psychogenic. Developmental stuttering is the most common form. It is initially noted in children between three and eight years of age and accounts for more than 80 percent of stuttering cases in the general population. Stuttering can sound like bu-bu-bumpy speech or repetitive words like "and, and and", it can sound like loooooooooooooooong speech or it can sound like *crickets* no speech at all. A lot of times it will start after a child experiences a change in their environment or daily routine such as moving, divorce, or new sibling. Sometimes it happens when a child experiences a dramatic increase in language and their mouth just can't keep up. Sometimes, we can't make any sense out of why it is happening, and that's okay.

Quick facts: Out of all the children than experience stuttering, about 75% will recover. Stuttering is more common among males than females (4:1 ratio). Stuttering tends to run in families.

Indirect and direct speech therapy can help. This involves parent/family coaching to reduce stress on your little talker AND speech therapy incorporating response feedback and bodily awareness. Sometimes speech therapy looks more like counseling and we talk about our feelings towards speech. Let me know if you have a fluency concern for your kiddo and we will make a plan!
https://www.empowerspeechtherapy.me/

07/11/2022

Have you seen your child get frustrated when others don’t understand them? I’ve seen it time and time again when a child has a lot to say but no one can understand what EXACTLY they are saying. The blank stares and repetitive “what?” can be soul crushing. Kids are aware that others have a hard time understanding them, but they lack phonological awareness (sound awareness) and oral control to fix the communication breakdown. Speech sound disorders are common in children, and can be a source of frustration, social isolation and even bullying. Let me teach your little one how to make those tough sounds and get their speech on track with other school age children.

Schedule a free consultation and let me know how I can support you!

Email: EmpowerSpeechTherapyLLC@gmail.com
https://www.empowerspeechtherapy.me/

07/08/2022

Is your child producing age-appropriate speech? Check the speech sound production milestones to make sure!

You may be wondering what to do if your child is not producing these sounds commensurate with the milestones provided. Well, two things can help- speech therapy and good ol' child development.

A lot of times, when kids have a speech sound delay, they need to be taught how to produce sounds correctly. I'm here to help! Some of the sounds I treat the most are "k", "g", "s", "r", "l" and "th". Speech therapy coupled with natural progression through child development allows for more control over muscles and establishment of foundational motor patterns needed for clear speech.

Visit https://www.empowerspeechtherapy.me/ OR email me EmpowerSpeechTherapyLLC@gmail.com to schedule/inquire about virtual and in person speech therapy services.

07/05/2022

Did you know that the wait list for a speech/language evaluation is 3-6 months at children's hospital? The reason? There is a national shortage of therapists (speech, occupational, mental, social). Covid certainly didn't help, as those who needed it most were unable to get the services they need, so we have even more children needing services. I'm here to help and accepting new patients! I provide evaluations and therapy to children in your home or via teletherapy. Contact me with any questions you may have.

website: empowerspeechtherapy.me

EmpowerSpeechTherapyLLC@gmail.com

05/24/2022

I am a private speech language pathologist in the Columbus area who is accepting new clients! I provide speech therapy services and accent modification services online in Ohio, Illinois and California. I am able to provide in-home services to individuals residing in the Columbus area.

I am bilingual (Spanish-English) and specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating school age children with various challenges including: articulation disorders, apraxia, receptive/expressive language disorders, fluency, autism, developmental disorders, selective mutism and AAC.

Contact me for an appointment:
empowerspeechtherapyllc@gmail.com