Receptive language – Children with receptive language disorder have trouble understanding language. They have trouble grasping the meaning of words they hear and see. This includes people talking to them and words they read in books or on signs.

Expressive language – A child with an expressive language disorder has trouble using language. The child may be able to understand what other people say, but they have trouble when trying to talk and often can’t express what they are feeling and thinking. The disorder can affect both written and spoken language.

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Articulation – A child with articulation disorder may be unable to produce certain sounds or may produce sounds incorrectly. For example, they may say “cool” instead of “school” or “thing” instead of “sing”. It can make the child’s speech hard to understand and affect the child’s socialization and learning.

Fluency – People who stutter may repeat sounds, syllables, or words, or prolong sounds. They may also have difficulty stating words or phrases or pause before or with a word. Stuttering can lead to problems communicating with others such as, not speaking or avoiding situations that require speaking, not taking part in social, school or work activities and opportunities for success. A child who stutters may have trouble with the following.

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) – AAC is a way to communicate that doesn’t involve speaking. AAC can be used to supplement or replace speech for people who have trouble with language or speech skills.

Our speech pathologists also have knowledge and skills in correcting tongue thrust and treating selective mutism.