Speech therapy is used to improve overall communication with techniques and activities that address disorders and delays in articulation, expressive/receptive language, apraxia of speech, oral motor dysfunction, cognitive skills, and social language. At First Words Speech Therapy we work closely with children of all ages, assess their ability to speak and understand, then create an individualized plan based on their needs.
Unfortunately, in group sessions there are many issues that can get overlooked. Often times, each child has their own specific obstacle, such as speech fluency or annunciation difficulties. An individualized speech therapy has many benefits.
A personalized plan
Improvement in other areas
Individualized speech therapy has benefits in other areas. For instance, a child is brought to a one on one speech therapy session because their struggles with annunciating. While they are working on annunciation, the child also improves their fluency and learns how to use their voice. Addressing several issues during sessions helps to have a successful outcome.
Build confidence
A child who struggles with a speech or language problems can get discouraged or easily embarrassed, which can affect their mental health. Individualized speech therapy builds confidence as they improve their articulation and speech. Instead of being apprehensive in a group setting.
Provides insight for parents
Parents also benefit from individualized speech therapy, with personalized insight and providing accurate resources that can be used at home.
How to get started with speech therapy
If you have questions or concerns about your child speech or language, the best place to start is with an evaluation by a speech therapist. Reach out today to First Words Speech for more information.
