If you’re concerned about your child’s speech-language development, it is important to be proactive. We encourage you to contact First Words Speech Therapy, we provide a comprehensive evaluation for a variety of speech, language, and occupational needs. We are dedicated to providing personalized care to meet your child’s speech and language needs.
How can speech therapy help your child?
Pediatric speech therapy typically involves playing, such as language based games and sequencing activities.
A few activity of speech therapy includes
Mouth and tongue exercise
A speech therapist will show your child motions and exercises that will strengthen their tongue and mouth through fun activities. This will train their tongue and mouth to move in coordinated patterns.
Facial movements
Motor skills can be improved by learning how to control their facial expressions. Speech therapists have several fun games that included puckering lips, smiling, and relaxing their face.
Reading out loud
Games that include reading out loud helps the connection between their mouth and brain. It also helps teach them move their tongue and mouth properly
Word games
Research has shown playing word games with children can also help any speech or language issue.
Is speech therapy effective?
Yes, it is proven that speech therapy has helped millions of children improve their communication, speech and language skills.
Advantages of speech and language therapy
Improved quality of life
Vocal quality enhanced
Self esteem is improved
The ability to express and comprehend thoughts, ideas, and feelings are improved.
Swelling function is improved
Young children are ready for school
Independence is increased
When it comes to a the development of a child’s speech and language, experts don’t recommend the “wait and see” approach.
“What we know is that the sooner the issues are addressed by a professional, the better chance the child has of getting on that normal developmental progression,” said Elise Davis-McFarland, president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, we encourage you to contact Orlando’s First Words Therapy. We take a holistic approach to speech-language-therapy to help your child communicate more effectively.
