The first step to effective speech-language pathology intervention is an individual, in-depth assessment of speech and cognitive-linguistic skills.

Assessment procedures are chosen based on an individual’s age and the nature of their disorder. All assessments include clinical observations as well as standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools.  The initial assessment takes between 1-1 ½ hours and can be divided into two sessions depending on the patient and severity of the disorder. Upon completion of testing, a diagnosis is formulated and a comprehensive report is written. The results of the assessment are discussed with both the patient and their referring physician. 

The therapist and patient then collaborate to develop an individualized Plan of Care outlining the course of treatment.

With very young children therapy very often consists of parent counseling and language stimulation activities to help enable and support child development.
 
Intervention activities for school-age children and teenagers encompass a wide range of language-based games, literacy activities, rhymes, music, and art exercises that make language learning fun and enjoyable.

Adult clients benefit from our experience with a multitude of cognitive-linguistics techniques and computerized programs which enables us to develop an individual program that fits the personal needs of our patients.