Screenings
First Words provides speech, language, and occupational screenings available for schools and daycares. A screening is a “mini” assessment that helps determine the need for a comprehensive evaluation. Contact us to schedule screenings for your school or daycare!
Evaluations
First Words provides comprehensive evaluations for a variety of speech, language, and occupational needs. Evaluations include: the assessment(s) that take place during the initial visits, as well as a written report with results. Please see our list below of example evaluation types:
AAC
Apraxia
Articulation
Auditory Processing Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cognitive Impairments
Developmental Delays
Early Intervention (birth-3yrs)
Feeding/Swallowing
Oral Motor Impairment
Reading Disorders
Receptive/Expressive Language
Social or Pragmatic Language
Stuttering (Fluency)
Tongue Thrust
Writing Impairments
Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy
First Words provides individualized therapy for a variety of speech, language, and occupational needs. Therapy plans and schedules are determined after an initial evaluation takes place. Therapy visits include one-on-one treatment, followed by parent consultation for carryover of activities in the home. Please see our list below for example therapy types:
Apraxia
Articulation
Auditory Processing Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cognitive Impairments
Developmental Delays
Early Intervention (birth-3yrs)
Feeding Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Oral Motor Therapy
Reading Disorders
Receptive/Expressive Language
Social or Pragmatic Language
Stuttering (Fluency)
Tongue Thrust
Writing Impairments
Our therapists at First Words also have experience with a multitude of medical conditions which may lead to subsequent speech and language disorders that require speech therapy. Some conditions which may lead to a necessity for speech therapy are:
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Central Auditory Processing Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disorders
Down Syndrome
Dysarthria
Genetic Syndromes
Hearing Loss or Hearing Impairment
Neurological Disorders
Premature Birth
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
