Areas targeted by our professionals
Possible signs and symptoms of a speech-language disorder
- Uses only a few words and/or gestures to communicate
- Cannot put words together to make complete sentences
- Has difficulty interacting with other children
- Speech intelligibility is unclear, even to familiar listeners
- Exhibits difficulty following directions or comprehending spoken language
- Has trouble with early reading and writing skills
- Repeats first sounds in words (i.e., “b-b-b-baby”) or stretches out sounds (i.e., sssss-sun)
- Uses a hoarse, breathy, or nasal sounding voice
- Chokes or coughs when consuming certain textures and liquids
- Changes in communication skills after a stroke or traumatic brain injury