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Therapeutic Programs
Speech & Language Therapy
WHAT IS IT?
Speech-language pathologists look at a child's speech and language skills within the context of total development. The Speech Language Pathologist uses pictures, books, puzzles, games, toys and objects to stimulate speech and language in a natural play environment. Besides observing your child, the speech-language pathologist conducts standardized tests and scales, and looks for milestones in speech and language development.
The speech-language pathologist also assesses:
- What your child understands (called receptive language)
- What your child can say (called expressive language)
- If your child is attempting to communicate in other ways, such as pointing, head shaking, gesturing, etc.
- Your child's oral-motor status (how a child's mouth, tongue, palate, etc., work together for speech)
Not sure if your child needs speech and language therapy? Is your child just a late talker or could he or she have a communication delay? See the SIGNS YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP.
In order to commence services a child must have a CHILD SUCCESS CENTER® assessment or a current evaluation from an outside party. The evaluation process supports a successful outcome. See ASSESSMENTS for more information regarding CSC Assessments.
SIGNS YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP.
Your bright child may need our help if you recognize some of the following behaviors:
- Late talker/Communication delays
- Struggles to pay attention & follow directions
- Is difficult to understand when speaking
- Lacks order & clarity when sharing thoughts & ideas
| Age |
Language Level |
| Birth |
Cries |
| 2-3 months |
Cries differently in different circumstances; coos in response to you |
| 3-4 months |
Babbles randomly |
| 5-6 months |
Babbles rhythmically |
| 6-11 months |
Babbles in imitation of real speech, with expression |
| 12 months |
Says 1-2 words; recognizes name; imitates familiar sounds; understands simple instructions |
| 18 months |
Uses 5-20 words, including names |
| Between 1 and 2 years |
Says 2-word sentences; vocabulary is growing; waves goodbye; makes “sounds” of familiar animals; uses words (like “more”) to make wants known; understands “no” |
| Between 2 and 3 years |
Identifies body parts; calls self “me” instead of name; combines nouns and verbs; has a 450 word vocabulary; uses short sentences; matches 3-4 colors, knows big and little; likes to hear same story repeated; forms some plurals |
| Between 3 and 4 years |
Can tell a story; sentence length of 4-5 words; vocabulary of about 1000 words; knows last name, name of street, several nursery rhymes |
| Between 4 and 5 years |
Sentence length of 4-5 words; uses past tense; vocabulary of about 1500 words; identifies colors, shapes; asks many questions like “why?” and “who?” |
| Between 5 and 6 years |
Sentence length of 5-6 words; vocabulary of about 2000 words; can tell you what objects are made of; knows spatial relations (like “on top” and “far”); knows address; understands same and different; identifies a penny, nickel and dime; counts ten things; knows right and left hand; uses all types of sentences |
Option #1: For information about what to expect with CHILD SUCCESS CENTER® Assessments in Speech & Language Therapy, see “Assessments”
Option #2: To ask questions of a trained professional in Speech & Language Therapy, call the CHILD SUCCESS CENTER® at (310) 899-9597.
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