My Speech Program

Speech therapy will help you to speak and use language. This includes being able to understand what others are saying and to speak and write. You will have one or two 30 minute sessions of speech therapy a day. The first few days will include testing to help plan your goals.

Your plan may include:

• Listening Comprehension. This is how well you understand the spoken word.                 

                    We will help you to:
                         - answer yes and no 
                         - follow simple directions 
                         - understand sentences and paragraphs

• Verbal and Expressive Speech. This is how well you can express yourself.           

                    We will help you to:
                         - talk about your needs and wants
                         - state your ideas and thoughts
                         - improve your skill to find the right words   

• Reading Comprehension. This is how well you understand what you read.         

                    We will help you to:  
                         - improve your reading 
                         - read and understand directions       

• Written Language. This is how well you can express yourself through writing.                 

                    We will help you to:
                         - improve your ability to trace and copy words
                         - write your ideas in words and sentences

• Numerical Concepts. This is how well you can use numbers.        

                    We will help you to:
                         - improve time skills 
                         - add and subtract money amounts         

• Non-Verbal Communication. This is how well you can use other kinds of communication if needed.  

                    We will help you to:
                         - use hand gestures to communicate
                         - use an alphabet board or electronic system to communicate             

You will work one-on-one or in a group with your speech therapist. Your goal is to be able to communicate without help from others.