Speech therapy offers a variety of benefits, enriching the lives of children in ways that transcend beyond communication.
Imagine the joy of a child finally saying their first words, the boost in confidence from overcoming a stutter, or the improvement in academic performance.
Our specialized therapy helps enhance social interactions and supports children in their educational journey with clear and confident communication. Our dedicated therapists are here to empower young individuals, inspiring progress and celebrating each milestone with enthusiasm and unwavering support.
Let’s unlock the full potential of communication for your child together!
SPEECH THERAPY
Benefits of Speech Therapy
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Improves the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions clearly.
EMOTIONAL GROWTH:
Through therapy, children learn skills to manage their emotions, feelings of frustration or embarrassment related to speech difficulties. Speech and language difficulties can significantly impact a person's confidence and self-esteem. However, through speech therapy, individuals can overcome challenges and build strong communication skills in a supportive environment. As therapy progresses and milestones are achieved, people experience a renewed sense of self-worth and increased confidence in their interactions with others.
BOOSTED CONFIDENCE:
Overcoming speech challenges fosters self-esteem and reduces anxiety.
BETTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE:
Clear communication supports improved learning and participation in educational settings.
STRONGER SOCIAL INTERACTIONS:
Develops the ability to engage and interact effectively with peers, forming meaningful relationships. Targeting social skills can greatly improve your child’s ability to connect with peers. Whether it's the joyful sounds of play or the back-and-forth of conversation, speech therapy helps children develop the language skills to build strong connections.
INCREASED INDEPENDENCE:
Empowers children to communicate needs and desires, fostering autonomy.
CULTURAL COMPETENCY:
Accent modification treatment helps in mastering dialects and understanding cultural nuances.
IMPROVED SOCIAL SKILLS:
Appropriate pragmatic/social skills are a key component to interacting with others in their community and life. Social skills can be targeted with the use of video modeling, role playing, specific therapy apps, social stories and other various strategies and tools. Communication is more than just speech. It also includes non-verbal cues. Body language and facial expressions can be especially difficult for children with speech and language disorders. Speech therapy works to help recognize these social cues and make them easier to understand. The specialized techniques to target improved social skills is an important aspect of speech therapy.
Multimodal Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC offers a multimodal approach, allowing individuals to utilize a range of modes to communicate, including: Visual aids, gestures, writing, symbols, and electronic devices (i.e., communication tablets, computers, iPad, etc.).
AAC refers to the various devices, systems, strategies, and tools that support spoken language, enabling individuals with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. These tools support people who struggle to convey their thoughts and ideas through verbal speech.
- Have not developed verbal speech
- Have lost their ability to speak due to illness or injury
- Experience intermittent speech difficulties
- Find alternative methods of communication more effective
Empowering Communication
Our certified speech-language pathologists are dedicated to finding, personalizing, and adapting the perfect AAC system for you or your loved one.
We collaborate closely to select the ideal tools and provide comprehensive training for everyone involved. Remember, every individual's needs are unique, so finding the right AAC system is essential. Our goal is to empower you to seamlessly incorporate the device into your daily life – from school to home and beyond.
Through personalized training, we will not only help your family select a system, but we will also help modify and personalize the device along the way for you, as needs and skills change and grow. This is where the true power of communication shines through.
Bilingual Therapy
At Silicon Valley Speech, we proudly offer therapy services in both English and Spanish.
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Teletherapy brings the benefits of speech therapy straight to your home, breaking down barriers and making it more accessible than ever.
Imagine having your therapy sessions in the comfort of your own space, tailored to fit your schedule and lifestyle. With teletherapy, you can interact with your therapist through secure video calls, developing skills and making progress as if you were in the same room.
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short for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets,
is a specialized approach to tackling speech production disorders.
This interactive technique uses touch cues to guide a child’s articulatory movements, helping them speak more clearly. Picture your child gaining confidence and clarity in their speech, making communication easier and reducing frustration.
Our certified PROMPT therapists are dedicated to using this effective method to truly benefit your child.
PROMPT THERAPY
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This innovative approach uses the bond between humans and animals to foster healing and growth. At our practice, we offer two services:
THERAPY DOG: Engaging with therapy dogs can alleviate anxiety, enhance social skills, and provide a fun, enjoyable way for children to participate in therapy.
EQUINE THERAPY: Utilizing horses as part of the treatment, this therapy improves motor skills, balance, and coordination while fostering relaxation and emotional regulation.
THERAPY DOG
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ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
Let’s chat more about your child’s needs and how speech therapy can help!
For new patient inquiries, please call: (408) 807-6807
