Melissa Peters, M.S., CCC-SLP delivers speech and language services to a variety of client populations. She believes in an individualized, evidence-based approach to treating speech and language disorders. The way a child understands and expresses themselves is paramount to familial, academic, and social success. Speech and language begin within the first couple of months of development. Speech and language therapy addresses a child’s communicative need and provides intervention to help the child reach their communicative potential.
Speech Therapy
When most people think of speech therapy, the first thing that comes to their mind is articulation. While articulation is part of speech therapy, it involves more than pronunciation. Speech therapy also helps people overcome communication problems associated with voice, fluency, language, oral motor, and swallowing.
Speech Therapy for Children's
Delays in these areas may be due to:
Hearing
Impairments
Developmental or
Cognitive Delays
Autism or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Weak Oral
Muscles
Birth Defects such as Cleft Lip / Palate
Speech Therapy for Adult
When most people think of speech therapy, the first thing that comes to their mind is articulation. While articulation is part of speech therapy, it involves more than pronunciation. Speech therapy also helps people overcome communication problems associated with voice, fluency, language, oral motor, and swallowing.
Speech Intelligibility
Speech intelligibility refers to how a child articulates his words, how he uses his voice, and how smoothly words flow off his tongue. Intelligible speech is speech that is readily understood even by strangers.
Auditory Processing
Auditory processing is the brain’s interpretation of heard information. This is what enables a person to pick up on verbal cues, follow directions, and develop good phonemic awareness + comprehension skills.
Language Processing
Language processing is the way that verbal and non-verbal communication is understood, organized and filed by the brain. It includes the expression of language through gestures and speech and is a prerequisite for learning, communication, and functioning.
Oral Motor Skills
and Sensory Awareness
Oral motor skills enable the muscles of the mouth and jaw to speak, eat, and swallow. Oral sensory awareness refers to the brain’s level of sensitivity to sensory input in the oral cavity.
Pragmatic Language Skills
Pragmatic language skills are social skills that enable communication which is needed for meaningful interactions and relationship building.
AAC (Augmentative and
Alternative Communication)
AAC refers to communication devices, systems, strategies and tools that replace or support natural speech. These tools support a person who has difficulties using speech to communicate.
In-Home Speech Therapy
In-home speech therapy offers personalized, one-on-one treatment in the comfort of your own home. This approach makes therapy sessions more relaxed and effective by incorporating daily routines and real-life situations. It allows for flexible scheduling, enhances progress through parent involvement, and provides a supportive environment for clients to thrive.
Natural Environment
Therapy in a familiar setting like home promotes comfort and confidence, leading to more effective participation.
Utilization of Everyday Materials
Incorporating daily routines and household items into therapy sessions enhances learning and allows for practice in real-life contexts.
Convenience
Eliminating travel time to clinics makes scheduling more flexible and reduces stress for both clients and families.
Therapist Rapport
Building strong relationships with therapists in a home setting fosters trust and encourages consistent progress.
Parent Education
In-home therapy allows therapists to directly coach parents, enabling them to support and reinforce therapeutic activities effectively.
Individualized Attention
One-on-one sessions at home ensure personalized care, addressing specific goals and needs without distractions.
Speech Teletherapy
Speech teletherapy provides convenient, online therapy sessions that can be accessed from anywhere. It offers flexibility with scheduling, ensures privacy and comfort, and delivers proven results comparable to in-person sessions. Whether you’re at home or on the go, teletherapy ensures continuous, high-quality speech therapy, all while adhering to security standards and maintaining confidentiality.
Accessibility from Anywhere
Speech teletherapy allows individuals to access therapy from the comfort of their homes, removing barriers like travel or geographic limitations.
Flexible Scheduling
With speech teletherapy, you can easily find a time that fits your schedule, making it more convenient to fit therapy into busy lives.
Privacy and Comfort
Sessions can take place in a private, familiar environment, which helps clients feel more comfortable and less anxious during therapy.
Consistency in Therapy
Online therapy ensures regular sessions, even during times of disruption like pandemics or severe weather, providing consistent care.
Effective and Proven Results
Research shows that teletherapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions, delivering real progress for speech, language, and feeding therapy.
Secure and Confidential
Teletherapy platforms adhere to HIPAA guidelines, ensuring that your personal information and session details are kept private and secure.
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