SPeech Language SERVICES
Language TESTING & AssesSment
Articulation Assessment
Oral Motor/Articulation assessment is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a speech-language pathologist (SLP), usually combined with oral motor and feeding and swallowing assessment, to have a complete understanding of all oral motor functions.
Language Skills Evaluation
An evaluation of Receptive and Expressive language skills assesses and compares an individual’s ability to understand language and to express themselves through age expected verbal and/or written language constructs using standard measures and clinical observations.
Pragmatic Language Assessment
An assessment of pragmatic language determines the degree to which an individual can recognize shared rules for verbal and nonverbal communication, understand the perspective of others, and appropriately express and share experiences, thoughts, and emotions with both peers and adults.
Stuttering/Fluency Assessment
This assessment is performed to make a differential diagnosis as to whether the child’s speech patterns are within the range of normal stuttering or if, in fact, it is an involuntary motor planning concern.
Expressive Language Assessment
The Expressive language evaluation examines aspects of language such as vocabulary usage, grammar structure, sentence complexity, and overall fluency. It is typically conducted through standardized tests, observation, and interaction with the individual to identify strengths and set goals for improving challenges in their expressive language skills.
neuropsychological evaluation
The purpose of a neuropsychological evaluation is to identify and diagnose cognitive and emotional disorders, learning disabilities, and other areas, such as attention or sensory issues, that may be relevant to an individual’s language and communication skill development. This evaluation is vital when creating a successful treatment plan tailored to the individual child.
SpeEch Therapies & Treatments
Expressive Language Therapy
Expressive language therapy focuses on the use of verbal language skills for enhancing a student's ability to express their wants, needs, and ideas, through expansion of vocabulary, sentence structure, and to concisely relay their meaning-of-intent. Age-level expressive language is essential to developing a strong sense of communicative confidence, positive self-esteem, and success at home, in school, and in social interactions.
Oral Motor Therapy
Oral Motor Therapy helps develop correct movements for speech, improve breathing patterns for speech, muscle development for oral rest posture, and muscle control. A variety of exercises are provided and tailored to the individual’s need improve their oral motor skills.
Receptive Language Therapy
Receptive language therapy focuses on improving a person's ability to understand spoken and/or written language, including vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall meaning, by addressing difficulties they may have in comprehending what others say to them.
Social/Pragmatic Therapy
Social/Pragmatic language therapy provides support for the development of confidence and self-esteem in communicating with others. This process includes working either individually with Janice and/or in a group where skills are engaged with peers using age-appropriate activities.
Fast ForWord Therapy
Janice is certified as a Fast ForWord Therapy Provider. A program that expands every aspect of receptive language development: Auditory, reading comprehension, decoding, and expressive language skills. Learn More about Fast ForWord
Executive Function Therapy
Executive function therapy is integrated into speech and language goals to support an individual’s ability to plan, organize, initiate, self-monitor and develop and use flexible thinking skills for language comprehension, self- expression and social interaction in all modalities such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
VOICE Therapy
Voice therapy is sought to protect and establish vocal function at its highest capacity through vocal hygiene and vocal behavior goals.
COACHING & FAMILY SUPPORT
Executive Functioning Coach
By combining a deep understanding of the power of language with organizational functioning, Janice creates individualized language development and communication supports to manage Executive Functioning and maximize success. This “how to” blueprint includes, but is not limited to, cognitive communication, and can support students with ADHD.
Collaborative Approach
Based on language testing and evaluation findings, Janice will diagnose and develop a personalized therapy plan that includes sharing goals and strategies with family and teachers to support your child’s progress at home and at school.
Parent Coaching
Parent involvement in speech therapy reinforces your child’s treatment strategies and supports their work through parental recognition. Additionally, it activates your vital role in their language development. Through experienced guidance and coaching, you’ll gain the ability to feel confident collaborating in the remediation process, and ultimately, establish a deeper rapport and trust with your child.