Every child deserves to be understood. We support children who struggle with how they produce sounds, express their thoughts, or understand the world around them.
Communication is at the heart of everything a child does — from making friends to learning at school to telling you about their day. When a child struggles to speak clearly, find the right words, or understand what’s being said to them, it can be deeply frustrating for everyone.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists work with children to build the communication skills they need to connect, learn, and feel confident.
Your child is hard to understand, even by family members
They substitute or leave out certain sounds (like saying “wabbit” for “rabbit”)
They have trouble putting sentences together or finding the right words
They don’t seem to understand instructions or questions for their age
They get frustrated when trying to communicate
They are quieter than other children their age or avoid speaking
They stutter or have difficulty getting words out smoothly
They were slow to start talking compared to peers
Articulation disorders involve errors in producing specific speech sounds. We work through a careful progression — from learning how to make the sound correctly, to using it in words, sentences, and everyday conversation.
Motor speech disorders are rooted in the neurological system. Childhood apraxia of speech is a planning disorder where the brain struggles to coordinate the movements needed for speech. Dysarthria involves weak or poorly controlled muscles affecting speech clarity. Both require specialized intervention.
Language is more than just talking. We help children who struggle with understanding what is said to them, following directions, building vocabulary, putting words and sentences together, telling stories, and using grammar correctly.
We support children who experience disruptions in the smooth flow of speech — including repetitions, prolonged sounds, and blocks. Our approach is gentle, supportive, and tailored to your child’s age and needs.
Therapy sessions are delivered by our Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants. We set specific, measurable goals and work through activities that are engaging and age-appropriate. You’re kept involved every step of the way — because the best results happen when families and clinicians work as a team.
When a child can communicate clearly and confidently, everything opens up. School becomes less of a struggle. Social connections grow stronger. And the frustration that comes from not being understood begins to fade. We help children find their voice.
If your child is difficult to understand, is not meeting communication milestones for their age, or is showing frustration around speaking, it’s worth having an assessment. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.
Speech refers to how sounds are produced — the physical act of talking. Language is about understanding and using words to communicate meaning. A child can have difficulty with one or both.
By age 3, most of what your child says should be understandable to familiar listeners. By age 5, strangers should be able to understand most of their speech. If you have concerns at any age, an assessment can help.
It varies widely depending on the child and the nature of their difficulty. Some children make progress in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. We set clear goals and track progress regularly.
Yes. Early intervention for stuttering is particularly effective. We use gentle, evidence-based approaches tailored to your child’s age and the severity of their fluency difficulties.
Yes. We support children with autism spectrum disorder across a range of communication goals, including functional communication, social language, and alternative communication strategies.
