Therapy Services

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy can help children develop essential communication skills, including producing speech sounds, language, and social interactions that are understood by others. Chatter & Chalk’s speech therapy evaluation and treatment services include, but are not limited to, individual and group treatment for:

  • Articulation and phonological disorders
  • Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC)
  • Language and literacy disorders
  • Fluency disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • Social communication/pragmatic language disorders
  • Neurodiversity affirming communication services for autism
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

If you have concerns, you can always share them with your doctor, or call our clinic to schedule a screening or evaluation. As caregivers, it is normal to worry about your child’s development! Some signs that might indicate a need for speech therapy could be:
Articulation Difficulties: If your child has trouble pronouncing certain sounds, makes frequent speech sound mistakes, or is difficult to understand, speech therapy might help improve speech clarity.

Expressive Language or Vocabulary Difficulties: If your child’s vocabulary is smaller than their peers’ or they find it challenging to form sentences or express themselves clearly, speech therapy might support their language development.
Difficulty with Comprehension: If your child struggles to understand spoken language, follow directions, or respond to questions, speech therapy might enhance their receptive language skills.

Fluency and Stuttering Concerns: If your child experiences disruptions in their speech, such as repeating sounds or words, speech therapy can help address these fluency challenges.

Social Communication Difficulties: If your child has trouble participating in conversations, understanding body language, or using appropriate social language, speech therapy can assist them in improving these communication skills.

Reading and Writing Struggles: If your child finds it difficult to recognize letter sounds, understand phonics, or grasp reading comprehension, speech therapy can also support their literacy development.

Occupational Therapy

When a child has difficulty with motor skills, everyday activities, or social interactions, they may benefit from occupational therapy. Through evidence-based strategies and tailored activities, occupational therapy helps children improve their ability to perform daily tasks independently. Chatter & Chalk’s occupational therapy services include but are not limited to:

  • Self-care and daily living
  • Sensory processing
  • Play and leisure
  • Social skills
  • Attention and focus
  • Fine motor skills
  • Gross motor skills
  • Visual motor skills
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
You are the best judge of your child’s needs. If you notice any of the signs mentioned, consider consulting with your doctor or calling our clinic to schedule an appointment with our occupational therapist for guidance. If you observe your child having difficulty with the following areas, pediatric occupational therapy may be a valuable option:

1. Fine Motor Skills: These involve the precise movements needed for activities like writing, using utensils to eat, or buttoning clothes. If your child seems to avoid or gets frustrated by these tasks, it might indicate a need for occupational therapy.

2. Sensory Processing: This refers to how the brain processes and responds to sensory input from the environment. Children with sensory processing challenges may be overly sensitive to or actively seek out certain textures, sounds, or visual stimuli.

3. Attention and Focus: Some children may find it difficult to concentrate, which can make things like learning and social interactions harder. Occupational therapy can help by offering targeted activities designed to improve engagement.