Why ST for my child?
Pediatric speech therapists help children develop the communication skills they need to succeed in daily life. This includes speaking, understanding language, social interactions, and even feeding and swallowing. A child’s ability to communicate effectively is essential for their development and quality of life. If your child is having difficulty with talking, understanding others, or interacting socially, speech therapy might be the right choice to support their growth!
Common Areas Addressed:
- Articulation: Improving clarity and pronunciation of words.
- Language Skills: Building vocabulary and understanding.
- Fluency: Techniques to improve speech flow and reduce stuttering.
- Voice Therapy: Techniques to address issues such as hoarseness or vocal strain.
- Social Communication: Enhancing conversational skills and understanding social cues.
- Swallowing Disorders: Helping children and/or adults improve their ability to safely swallow foods and liquids.
How Does Speech Therapy at Growing Minds Work? Speech therapy occurs in our clinic; we do not provide services at schools or at home at this time. The process is as follows:
- Referral: Once we receive a referral from your physician or Child Developmental Services, we will call to schedule. If you are interested in private pay services, you can call to schedule an appointment or get on our waitlist anytime.
- Assessment: An initial evaluation to identify specific needs will be completed.
- Goal Setting: We will decide on a therapy plan and create goals tailored to each child.
- Therapeutic Activities: We will schedule on going therapy with a frequency appropriate for your child's needs and engaged in targeted play based and structured activities to meet your child's goals.
- Progress Monitoring: We will complete regular assessments and progress reports to track improvements and adjust treatment plans. Progress reports are completed in September, December, March, and June.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long does speech therapy take? Treatment duration varies based on individual needs, ranging from a few sessions to several months or years.
- Does insurance cover speech therapy? We currently accept Mainecare and private pay. We also provide services through a contract with Child Developmental Services.
- Is there a wait list? We currently have a long waitlist for speech therapy, approximately 6 months to a year. Please reach out so we can save your spot!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 207.514.8260.
