Pediatric Voice, Pronunciation and Speech evaluations
- Is your child having difficulty pronouncing certain sounds?
- Is he speaking appropriately for his age?
- Is he having difficulty-processing language?
- Are you concerned with his receptive or expressive language skills?
His pediatrician and/or his teacher are not alarmed, but you as a parent are still concerned. Perhaps it is time to consult with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
You may just need a one-time evaluation to put your mind at ease. Each evaluation will provide you with immediate information and recommendations. We will provide the answers to your questions!
If your child should require speech therapy, one of our skilled and talented Speech-Language Pathologists will design the speech training program best suited to your child's needs. And, even better, we will provide speech therapy in the comfort of your home.
Are you familiar with an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder - CAPD)? APD is an auditory deficit that is not the result of another cognitive, language, or related neurological disorder. Children with auditory processing difficulty typically have normal hearing and intelligence.
An Auditory Processing Disorder may present with one or more of the following characteristics:
1) Poor listening skills
2) Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments
3) Difficulty discriminating similar-sounding speech sounds.
4) Needs frequent repetition or clarification of spoken information
5) Needs additional time to process oral information
6) Difficulty paying attention to and remembering information presented orally
7) Difficulty carrying out oral directions (especially multi-step directions)
8) Difficulty with sequences of items or events
9) Demonstrates difficulty comprehending oral language
10) May demonstrate difficulty with reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition
Children may demonstrate greater performance on tasks that do not rely heavily on listening skills. They may be able to perform tasks with greater independence once they understand what is expected of them.
It is important to remember that these same types of symptoms may be apparent in children who do not exhibit APD, and APD cannot be diagnosed from a symptoms checklist. No matter how many symptoms of APD a child may have, only careful and accurate diagnostics can determine the underlying cause. A multidisciplinary team approach is critical to fully assess and understand the cluster of problems exhibited by children with APD. Members of a diagnostic team may include a Speech-Language Pathologist and Psychologist along with other educational professionals. However, the actual diagnosis of APD must be made by an audiologist. Finally, treatment of APD is highly individualized. There is no one treatment approach that is appropriate for all children with APD.
For additional information please visit:
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/understand-apd-child.htm
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To learn more about our speech training please email us or call Jayne Latz directly at (917) 841-2965. We are conveniently located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and are available for home-visits in Manhattan, Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
