Evidence-Based Practices

What Do Speech-Language Pathologists Do?

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication

  • Social Communication

  • Cognitive Communication

  • Swallowing and Feeding

  • Speech and Articulation

  • Expressive and Receptive Language

What do Occupational Therapists Do?

  • Activities of Daily Living

  • Gross and Fine Motor Skills

  • Sensory Processing

  • Self Care

  • School Readiness

  • Feeding and Eating

Treatment strategies

  • PROMPT Therapy is a unique philosophy and approach to assessment and treatment of speech delays or disorders. This technique employs a tactile-kinesthetic (touch and feel) approach where an SLP places his/her hands on the client’s face to guide his/her jaw, lips, and tongue to move correctly to form words.

  • Myofunctional therapy is a specialized treatment designed to improve the function of the oral and facial muscles. This practice focuses on correcting issues such as incorrect tongue posture, mouth breathing, and other oral habits that can impact speech, swallow, and overall dental health. By integrating exercises that strengthen and retrain these muscles, myofunctional therapy aims to promote optimal oral function, enhance facial development, and support better breathing patterns. Ideal for individuals of all ages, this therapy can be a valuable component in comprehensive care, often complementing orthodontic treatment and other health interventions.

  • The complexity approach to speech therapy focuses on addressing the intricacies of speech production and language development by targeting more complex linguistic structures. Rather than starting with simpler sounds or words, this method encourages clients to engage with higher-level language forms, on the premise that doing so can lead to more substantial improvement in overall communication skills. By promoting a richer language experience, the complexity approach aims to facilitate better generalization of skills and enhance both expressive and receptive language capabilities. This innovative perspective is particularly beneficial for individuals with speech sound disorders, as it aligns treatment with the natural patterns of language development, ultimately fostering more confident and

    The complexity approach to speech therapy focuses on addressing the intricacies of speech production and language development by targeting more complex linguistic structures. Rather than starting with simpler sounds or words, this method encourages clients to engage with higher-level language forms, on the premise that doing so can lead to more substantial improvement in overall communication skills. By promoting a richer language experience, the complexity approach aims to facilitate better generalization of skills and enhance both expressive and receptive language capabilities. This innovative perspective is particularly beneficial for individuals with speech sound disorders, as it aligns treatment with the natural patterns of language development, ultimately fostering more confident and effective communicators.

  • Bilingual integration speech therapy focuses on supporting individuals who communicate in more than one language. This specialized approach addresses speech and language development while considering the unique cultural and linguistic backgrounds of clients. By integrating techniques that promote proficiency in both languages, therapists aim to enhance overall communication skills, improve cognitive flexibility, and foster confidence in social interactions. This therapy not only aids in addressing speech delays or disorders but also embraces the richness of bilingualism, encouraging clients to thrive in their multilingual environments.