Speech-Language Therapy
The Speech-Language Therapy Program at SMILE is our primary service and provides quality services to children of all ages who experience some form of speech and/or language delay. Under the guidance of our licensed speech-language pathologists, children who are enrolled in our program are taught the foundational skills of relating (engagement), understanding (receptive language), communicating (expressive language), and speaking (speech production), via efficient and effective assessment and treatment.
At SMILE, we believe in every child’s competence and in every parents or caregivers ability to play a vital role in treatment. Parents and caregivers are valued as active participants in our treatment programs and are given the tools necessary to promote their child’s speech and language development across a variety of settings.
Our approach to treatment is simple, we work as a team to help your child master the ever-changing, uniquely human skill of speech and language. Individualized treatment goals are tailored to match your child’s unique needs. Parents and caregivers are taught how to foster their child’s speech and language development during fun-filled, everyday life experiences. The result is lasting communicative success for all treatment participants.
“Children do not learn to talk all by themselves. They learn to communicate gradually as they spend time with the important people in their lives, especially their parents.” (Adapted from Hanen)
SMILE currently provides Speech-Language Therapy services to consumers of Los Angeles based regional centers and private clients. Future services will also be provided for consumers of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Insurance is accepted via reimbursement.
For additional information regarding our Speech-Language Therapy Program or to schedule an initial consultation, please contact us anytime at info@smile-ptd.com
