Conditions We Treat With Pediatric Speech Therapy
Our expert Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) offer both in-person and online treatment options for children. Below are some of the most common conditions we have treated at our pediatric therapy clinics in University Place, WA and Columbia, TN.
If your child has a speech or language challenge that isn’t listed here, give us a call! We can still give them the support they need to let their ideas flow.
Articulation Disorder
Children with articulation disorders may struggle to pronounce certain sounds, which can make their speech difficult to understand. We can help your child improve their speech clarity with expert interventions.
Delayed Speech or Language
Delayed speech or language development can make it harder for children to express their needs and connect with others. Early intervention can help your child build essential language skills for confident communication.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Childhood apraxia of speech can cause difficulty in coordinating the movements needed for speech. Our expert SLPs can help your child improve their speech accuracy and confidence.
Tongue Thrust
Tongue thrust can affect your child's speech, swallowing, and even dental health. Early treatment can help prevent future challenges and support clear speech development.
Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment can impact a child’s ability to develop their speech and language skills. Our SLPs can help your child overcome these challenges so they can communicate effectively.
Cleft Lip or Palate
Children with a cleft lip or palate often struggle with speech, even after the condition is corrected by their doctor. Speech therapy can help them learn to speak with confidence.
Tongue Tie
A tongue tie can make it difficult for children to speak clearly or eat properly. Our SLPs can help your child achieve better oral motor control so they can speak and eat more easily.
Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Children who struggle with verbal communication can benefit from AAC tools to help them express themselves and interact with the world around them.
Fluency Disorders
Fluency disorders can make children feel frustrated when they try to speak. Speech therapy can empower them with the tools and support they need to communicate more smoothly and confidently.
Stuttering or Cluttering
Stuttering or cluttering can keep a child from communicating their thoughts. Our expert SLPs can help your child overcome these challenges and speak more fluently.
Phonological Disorder
Children with phonological disorders may substitute or simplify sounds, leading to speech that's hard to understand. Therapy can help them master the sounds they struggle with for clear, effective speech.
Autism-Related Communication Disorders
Children with autism often face unique communication challenges. Speech therapy can help them improve their social interactions, express themselves clearly, and better understand others.
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Social communication disorders can make it hard for children to use language appropriately in social situations. Speech therapy can help them navigate conversations and relationships more effectively.
Receptive Language Disorder
Children with receptive language disorders may struggle to understand what others are saying. Speech therapy can help them improve their comprehension for stronger communication skills.