Speech Therapy

As your child grows from infancy toward young adulthood, their communication skills grow with them, helping them express themselves, connect with others, and explore the world. Your child makes this exciting progress at their own pace. However, at some point along the way, additional support may help them with skills like speaking clearly, forming complete sentences, following directions, or engaging confidently in conversations. Here is your guide to spot common developmental differences as your child builds skills for thriving — and to know the best time to connect with a Speech-Language Pathologist who can lead your child toward confident communication. What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy?  Pediatric speech therapy uses proven methods to help children control mouth movements (oral motor skills), use breathing techniques (breath support), and build essential communication skills for everyday activities and social interactions. With a Speech-Language Pathologist, children engage in personalized, play-based sessions that strengthen speech — how to produce sounds — … Keep Reading…

Children with apraxia of speech may show a variety of signs and experience a range of symptoms. Some children may struggle to form sounds or pronounce words, which can lead to repeating themselves, pausing while speaking, feeling frustrated, or preferring to stay quiet. Children with this condition may also experiment less with different tones or rhythms, making speech sound more monotone or choppy. If you think your child may be experiencing challenges related to apraxia of speech, we have good news: speech therapy can help. By working with a Speech-Language Pathologist, your child can gain strategies and tools to communicate more easily, helping them express themselves and socialize with boosted confidence. What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Although the exact cause of childhood apraxia of speech is still being studied, we do have a clear understanding of what happens physiologically in children with this condition. Apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder, means a child … Keep Reading…

Is your toddler struggling to communicate? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many families wonder when to seek extra support for their child’s speech development, and what speech therapy will look like once they do. Whether your child is saying only a few words or not speaking at all, understanding early communication milestones can help you take confident next steps. This guide will walk you through what toddler speech therapy is, when to consider getting started, and what to expect along the way. What Is Speech Therapy for Toddlers?  Speech therapy helps children learn how to communicate more clearly, effectively, and confidently. For toddlers, it may involve working on: Making specific sounds or words Learning how to combine words into short phrases Building vocabulary Following directions or answering questions At Fluens Children’s Therapy, our Speech-Language Pathologists tailor therapy to each child’s needs. That might look like practicing sounds through play, working on turn-taking during conversation, … Keep Reading…