Neurodiversity-Affirming
Speech, Language & Occupational Therapy
Services for Children
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
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Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is a natural way some children learn language by acquiring and breaking down larger “chunks” of language before creating their own original sentences. We provide neurodiversity-affirming evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, professional consultations, as well as training for schools and therapy teams using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework to support each child’s unique path to communication.
Receptive and Expressive Language Delays & Disorders
A receptive language delay or disorder affects the listener’s ability to understand language (gestural, spoken, or written). It affects a person’s ability to follow directions, answer questions, recall story details, and comprehend grammar rules, among others.
An expressive language delay or disorder presents as difficulty with verbal output, including expressing wants and needs, using age-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure, and engaging in storytelling.
If a mixed receptive-expressive language delay or disorder is present, there is difficulty in both the understanding and expression of language.
Speech Sound Disorders
An articulation disorder is the inability to produce individual speech sounds beyond the time the sound is expected to develop.
A phonological disorder is represented by predictable, rule-based errors that affect more than one sound (i.e., stopping, fronting, gliding, etc.).
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) affects a child’s ability to plan the movements needed for speech, making words difficult to say clearly and consistently. Therapy focuses on improving speech accuracy, motor planning, and confidence through individualized practice.
Fluency Disorders/Stuttering
Also known as “stuttering” or “stammering,” this kind of speech disorder affects the normal flow of speech. It is often characterized by the repetition of single sounds, syllables, whole words, phrases, or sentences.
Play, Social Skills & Pragmatic Language
Attending to and participating in independent and peer play.
Sensory Differences & Regulation
We all have a unique sensory profile with sensitivities and preferences. Sometimes, however, these sensitivities affect our daily interactions and behavior because they can be highly dysregulating to our sensory system. By understanding each client’s sensory needs and how to proactively regulate them, we facilitate access to their language and higher academic skills. Our expertise in this area allows for a child-led and play-based therapy s that inevitably leads to connections and long-term relationship building.
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they need to participate successfully in everyday activities, including play, learning, self-care, and social interactions. We support sensory processing, self-regulation, fine motor development, coordination, and independence so children can thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.