Our Specialized Treatments
Speech and language delay
A speech and language delay is when a child isn’t developing speech and language at an expected rate. It’s a common developmental problem that affects as many as 10% of preschool children.
The most common causes of speech delay include:
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Hearing loss
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Slow development
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Intellectual disability
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Psychosocial deprivation
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Autism (a developmental disorder)
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Elective mutism (the child just doesn’t want to talk)
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Cerebral palsy
(a movement disorder caused by brain damage)
OAE in Newborn Hearing Screening
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OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions) is a simple, quick, and reliable test used to check a newborn’s hearing soon after birth. It helps identify babies who might have hearing loss so that early treatment can begin.
OAE in Newborn Hearing Screening
Pronounciation problems
Misarticulation, also known as speech sound disorder, is a communication disorder that affects the ability to produce speech sounds correctly.
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Developmental Issues
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Physical abnormalities
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Neurological conditions​​
Stammering
A speech disorder involving frequent problems with the normal fluency and flow of speech
Having a hard time starting a word, phrase or sentence.
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Stretching out a word or sounds within a word.
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Repeating a sound, syllable or word.
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Brief silence for certain syllables or words, or pausing before or within a word.
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Adding extra words such as "um" if expecting to have problems moving to the next word.
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A lot of tension, tightness or movement of the face or upper body when saying a word.
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Anxiety about talking.
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Not being able to communicate well with others.
Voice Disorders
Voice disorders affect your ability to speak clearly. They’re usually the result of overusing your voice or issues with your voice box or vocal cords. Most people can overcome voice disorders with voice therapy.
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They may change the quality, pitch or loudness of your voice. A voice disorder can prevent you from communicating with others or expressing yourself.
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Here are many types of voice disorders, but some of the most common include:
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Hoarseness is when your voice sounds raspy or weak. It can have lots of causes, from viral infections to Parkinson’s disease.
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Laryngitis is irritation or swelling of your voice box. It’s usually temporary and the result of allergies or an upper respiratory infection.
Muscle tension dysphonia occurs when you put too much stress on your vocal cords and the muscles get tight.
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Spasmodic dysphonia causes spasms in your voice box muscles.
Cognitive communication disorders
Cognitive communication disorders
Difficulty with any aspect of communication that is affected by disruption of cognition. Some examples of cognitive processes include: attention, memory, organization, problem solving/reasoning, and executive functions.