Speech is the communication of sounds; how we say words and sounds. Sessions that target speech may include fluency (e.g. stuttering), articulation (e.g. production of sounds), and voice (vocal quality) therapy.
Language is the ability to understand, and share ideas using written, spoken, and/or non-verbal language. Language therapy targets the development of receptive and expressive language skills, play skills, and social skills (pragmatics). Sessions that target language include but are not limited to the following:
asking/answering WH questions
determining and describing relationships between objects/concepts
demonstrating understanding of and using concepts (spatial, temporal, qualitative, quantitative)
formulating logical and descriptive sentences
auditory and reading comprehension
strengthening vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, homophones, etc.)
using unspoken rules of social interactions to communicate politely and effectively
Reach out with thoughts, questions, comments.
Warmly,
Sabrina
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