Speech and Language Therapy:
Our dedicated team of speech-language pathologists are committed to helping individuals of all ages improve their communication skills, overcome speech and language difficulties, and enhance their overall quality of life. Through evidence-based interventions and personalised care, we strive to empower individuals to communicate effectively and confidently.
Our speech therapists are energetic, creative, and ready to focus on your child’s individual needs. They work with children in areas including receptive and expressive language, articulation and phonology, social language, fluency, feeding and swallowing, oral motor skills, augmentative communication, auditory and language processing, and voice.
What is Speech and Language Therapy?
Speech and Language Therapy, also known as Speech-Language Pathology, is a specialized field focusing on the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing. Through targeted interventions, SLPs help individuals develop, regain, or maintain effective communication skills.
Why do some kids need Speech-Language Therapy?
Children may need speech-language therapy for various reasons, including:
- Hearing impairments
- Cognitive or developmental delays
- Weak oral muscles
- Cleft lip or cleft palate
- Autism
- Motor planning problems
- Articulation problems
- Fluency disorders
- Respiratory (breathing) disorders
- Feeding and swallowing disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
At Breeze CDC, we follow a client-centered, evidence-based approach. Our skilled speech-language pathologists assess each individual’s unique needs and develop personalized intervention plans to address specific goals and challenges.
Our Approach:
Comprehensive Assessment:
We begin with a thorough evaluation of communication skills, strengths, and areas needing improvement. This includes assessing speech production, language comprehension and expression, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function. The assessment helps us create tailored intervention plans.
Individualised Intervention Plans:
Based on assessment results, we develop personalized plans targeting specific communication goals. These plans use evidence-based techniques and activities designed to enhance speech production, language skills, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing.
Types of Therapy:
1. Speech Therapy:
For individuals with speech difficulties, we provide targeted interventions to improve speech production, articulation, and phonological skills using articulation therapy, phonological therapy, and oral motor exercises.
2. Language Therapy:
Language therapy focuses on improving comprehension and expression. We use evidence-based strategies to enhance vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, semantic skills, and pragmatic language.
3. Fluency Therapy:
For fluency disorders such as stuttering, we offer fluency therapy with techniques including stuttering modification, fluency shaping, and desensitization exercises to promote smooth speech.
4. Swallowing and Feeding Therapy:
Swallowing and feeding difficulties affect health and well-being. Our therapists use oral exercises, facial massage, and various tongue, lip, and jaw exercises to strengthen mouth muscles. We also introduce different food textures and temperatures to improve oral awareness during eating and swallowing.
Collaboration with Families:
Our SLPs actively involve families in planning, decision-making, and therapy implementation. We provide parent training to support communication development and help create language- and literacy-rich home environments.
Benefits of Speech Therapy:
- Increased independence
- Improved ability to comprehend and express ideas, thoughts, and feelings
- Enhanced school readiness
- Better vocal quality
- Early development of language skills
- Improved swallowing function
- Enhanced overall quality of life
Begin Your Speech and Language Therapy Journey at Breeze CDC:
If you or your loved one is experiencing speech or language difficulties, Breeze CDC is here to help. Our client-centered approach, individualised plans, and collaborative care ensure the best outcomes for communication skills and quality of life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward better communication and confidence.
Evaluation Process:
We conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for children who have not been diagnosed or had a recent assessment within six months. Evaluations include clinical observation, standardised and informal tests, and a parent interview. We provide a detailed report outlining results, therapy recommendations, and a treatment plan.
Treatment Sessions:
Speech therapy sessions typically last 45 minutes. Parents or caregivers may participate throughout the session or during the last 5–10 minutes. Session frequency and length are adjusted to meet your child’s needs.
Conditions Treated:
We provide therapy for, but not limited to, the following delays and disorders:
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders (e.g., Childhood Apraxia of Speech)
- Expressive Language Disorders
- Receptive Language Disorders
- Fluency (Stuttering) Disorders
- Social Pragmatic Skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Feeding Disorders
