{"id":1151,"date":"2023-05-24T08:31:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T08:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/speech-therapy-for-autism-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T16:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T16:20:19","slug":"speech-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/speech-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"SPEECH THERAPY"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1151\" data-postid=\"1151\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1151 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oy3c484 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t<div class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\"><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_vofz094 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_uhq8444   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">a play-based approach to speech and language therapy<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bz3v041   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Join the 500+ kiddo&#8217;s who have experience 84% improvement in their ability to request and comment.<\/strong><\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ube2588 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_p93r589 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g9sn590   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What is Speech Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_clsu590   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Speech therapy assesses and treats speech, language and communication disorders or delays. Speech therapy can help children with comprehension of language, speech sound production, fluency, voice, use\/expression of language, and social skills. The goal of speech therapy is to support children in becoming connected to their voice and to the world around them.<\/p>\n<p>Speech therapists use a variety of techniques to help children improve their speech.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_lhap220 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_40a6489 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_z4uu922   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3>Techniques Used by Speech Therapists<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_vxfl034 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_osz8489  large circle icon_vertical tf_textl\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-games.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-412\" title=\"practicing speech sounds\" alt=\"practicing speech sounds\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>practicing speech sounds<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scavenger-hunts.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-405\" title=\" using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication\" alt=\" using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arts-craft-therapy.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-413\" title=\" using sign language or gestures to supplement speech\" alt=\" using sign language or gestures to supplement speech\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> using sign language or gestures to supplement speech<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/play-based-therapy.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-407\" title=\" working on speech rhythm and fluency\" alt=\" working on speech rhythm and fluency\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> working on speech rhythm and fluency<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/educational-toys.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-408\" title=\" teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production\" alt=\" teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/movement-mindfulness.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-409\" title=\"practicing word combinations to expand sentence length\" alt=\"practicing word combinations to expand sentence length\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>practicing word combinations to expand sentence length<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-games.svg\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-412\" title=\" teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills\" alt=\" teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zx3a505 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_8aad505 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_45un505   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Speech therapy can be beneficial for all children, but it is especially important for those who have difficulty communicating or being understood by others. Speech therapy can help children express themselves, interact and connect with others, share their thoughts and feelings, and has even helped support academic development.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_n8ld5 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n<a class=\"book_a_free_consult\" href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1neq822 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_9q1a823 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_734q823   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_z9en823   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><span style=\"background-color: initial;\">Parents are often the first to notice when their child is not meeting speech and language milestones. If your child is not making speech sounds, is not using words by 18 months, or is not putting words together by 2 years, he or she may benefit from speech therapy. Other signs that your child may need speech therapy include difficulty understanding what others are saying, trouble following directions, and difficulty expressing needs. If you are concerned about your child\u2019s speech and language development, talk to your child\u2019s doctor or a speech-language pathologist. They can help you determine whether speech therapy is necessary and develop a plan to meet your child\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_0d3s823 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_xisr823  img-bg-gr image-top tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa.jpeg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1115\" title=\"speech-therapy-fa\" alt=\"speech-therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa-300x209.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_25d0450 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bu03450 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_lx3t190   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: left;\">What are the signs of a child who can benefit from speech therapy services?<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_s1ze710  normal none icon_vertical \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\"Avoiding eye contact and social interaction\" alt=\"Avoiding eye contact and social interaction\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Avoiding eye contact and social interaction<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Difficulty with joint attention. Shared attention involves a common focus on something such as people, objects, events or concepts\" alt=\" Difficulty with joint attention. Shared attention involves a common focus on something such as people, objects, events or concepts\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Difficulty with joint attention. 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src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions\" alt=\" Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Delays in acquisition of language\" alt=\" Delays in acquisition of language\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Delays in acquisition of language<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Delays in play skills\" alt=\" Delays in play skills\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Delays in play skills<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues\" alt=\" Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others\" alt=\" Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-417\" title=\" Difficulty expressing to get basic needs and wants met\" alt=\" Difficulty expressing to get basic needs and wants 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etc.)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n<!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_k612889 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n<a class=\"book_a_free_consult\" href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_alj0229 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0zbf229 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_csai229   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: left;\">How does Speech Therapy help?<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_z1ps230  normal none icon_vertical \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-447\" title=\" Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills\" alt=\" Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-447\" title=\" Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas\" alt=\" Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div 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src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" class=\"tf_box wp-post-image wp-image-447\" title=\" Develops and increases play skills\" alt=\" Develops and increases play skills\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span> Develops and increases play skills<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n<!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_bcpk230 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n<a class=\"book_a_free_consult\" href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_q5sh048 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_txx7445 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_hhrm890 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion plus-icon-button  transparent\">\n\t\t    <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What age should my child go to speech therapy?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s not always easy to tell when a child might benefit from speech therapy. Some children start therapy early, around age 18 months or 2 years of age, while others don\u2019t begin until they\u2019re school-aged. Many factors can influence the decision of when to start speech therapy, including the severity of the child\u2019s speech delay, the presence of other developmental delays, and family preferences. Ultimately, the decision of when to begin speech therapy should be made by a speech-language pathologist in consultation with parents and other professionals. Early intervention is often ideal, the sooner you and your team are able to support your child, the better. Working with a qualified speech therapist can help you make the best decision for your child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What does my child do in speech therapy?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Valued Voices mission is to help every child find their voice. Together, we raise children\u2019s voices up in the world through inspiring self-expression.Your child\u2019s speech therapy session will aim to help your child improve their speech and communication skills. The therapist will assess your child\u2019s speech and language skills using formal and\/or informal assessment tools and then design a therapy program specifically for your child. The therapy program may include activities such as increasing vocabulary, practicing target speech sounds, combining words together, and telling stories. Your therapist will also provide you with advice on how to support your child\u2019s speech and language development at home. Ultimately, the goal of speech therapy is to help your child improve their communication skills so that they can interact more confidently and effectively with others. Learn more about how you can\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/my-child-just-started-therapy-now-what\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">support your child getting started in therapy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Can speech therapy help my child talk?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When most people think of speech therapy, they picture a therapist working with a young child on their pronunciation. While this is one way that speech therapy can help a child talk, it is not the only way. Speech therapy can also help children who have difficulty with the volume or pitch of their voice, as well as children who have difficulty combining words together. In addition, speech therapy can help children who have difficulty in understanding and using language, as well as children who have difficulty using language in social interactions. Ultimately, speech therapy can be an extremely effective way to help your child connect to their voice. By working with a speech therapist, children can overcome the challenges that are preventing them from communicating and connecting in their day to day lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">Does speech therapy mean autism?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your child\u2019s speech therapy session will aim to help your child improve their speech and communication skills. The therapist will assess your child\u2019s speech and language skills using formal and\/or informal assessment tools and then design a therapy program specifically for your child. The therapy program may include activities such as increasing vocabulary, practicing target speech sounds, combining words together, and telling stories. Your therapist will also provide you with advice on how to support your child\u2019s speech and language development at home. Ultimately, the goal of speech therapy is to help your child improve their communication skills so that they can interact more confidently and effectively with others. Learn more about how you can\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/my-child-just-started-therapy-now-what\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">support your child getting started in therapy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What are common causes of speech disorders in kids?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many common causes of speech disorders in kids. One of the most common is speech delay, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including hearing loss, developmental delays, and autism spectrum disorder. Another common cause of speech disorders is articulation disorders, which can make it difficult for kids to produce certain sounds correctly. This can be caused by physical abnormalities, such as cleft palate, or by motor-speech disorders. Many kids with speech disorders benefit from speech therapy, which can help them to improve their speech production and communication skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t\t    <li>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#acc-hhrm890-5\" aria-controls=\"acc-hhrm890-5-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tb_title_accordion tf_w\">What are Speech Language Pathologists?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"acc-hhrm890-5-content\" data-id=\"acc-hhrm890-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tb_text_wrap\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A speech language pathologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Your speech therapist will create a customized treatment plan and focus on progressing towards your child\u2019s goals. At Valued Voices,\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/team\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">our team<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is made up of Speech Language Pathologists, Child Communication Specialists, Social Skills Specialists, Early Intervention Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Certified Sensory Integration Therapists, and more! We work together to tailor a speech language therapy protocol suited to your child. We are here to support your child, which means supporting you too!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n\t    <\/li>\n\t    <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-css_id=\"qfy4558\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_qfy4558 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_v2bu494 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ct3i450   image-center tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"55\" height=\"38\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ci_26.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-72\" title=\"ci_26\" alt=\"ci_26\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bcvn549   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Treating your child, not their label<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7jr1409   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Labels themselves are not bad, it\u2019s all in how you see it. We believe children who are on the Autism spectrum simply see the world from a particularly rich sensory perspective. We see that unique outlook as a gift. If you are noticing this, let\u2019s have a chat.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_hj9t590 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n<a class=\"book_a_free_consult\" href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_m5xx490 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_pxnh089 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qhby509   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Creating a treatment plan that draws on your child\u2019s strengths<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mj80010   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Before starting treatment, we conduct a comprehensive assessment so that we can deeply understand your child\u2019s strengths and what areas require some more love, support, guidance and empowerment from us. Then we create functional and meaningful goals with you in order to help you and your child connect and communicate in ways that feel just right.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_z4c1095 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_htiu954  img-bg-gr image-top tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-426\" title=\"Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365\" alt=\"Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .row_inner -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_row -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_d2ea095 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_hsb1980 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kg90995   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Supporting the whole family, because you are your child\u2019s greatest teacher.<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .tb-column-inner -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .module_column -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_3ciz984 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ebsb911   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Our treatment is designed to not only treat your little one\u2019s Autism but to also support your whole family. 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Speech therapy can help children with comprehension of language, speech sound production, fluency, voice, use\/expression of language, and social skills. The goal of speech therapy is to support children in becoming connected to their voice and to the world around them.<\/p> <p>Speech therapists use a variety of techniques to help children improve their speech.<\/p>\n<h3>Techniques Used by Speech Therapists<\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-games.svg\" title=\"practicing speech sounds\" alt=\"practicing speech sounds\"> practicing speech sounds <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/scavenger-hunts.svg\" title=\" using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication\" alt=\" using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication\"> using pictures or other visual aids to help with communication <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arts-craft-therapy.svg\" title=\" using sign language or gestures to supplement speech\" alt=\" using sign language or gestures to supplement speech\"> using sign language or gestures to supplement speech <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/play-based-therapy.svg\" title=\" working on speech rhythm and fluency\" alt=\" working on speech rhythm and fluency\"> working on speech rhythm and fluency <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/educational-toys.svg\" title=\" teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production\" alt=\" teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production\"> teaching breathing exercises to help with speech production <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/movement-mindfulness.svg\" title=\"practicing word combinations to expand sentence length\" alt=\"practicing word combinations to expand sentence length\"> practicing word combinations to expand sentence length <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/interactive-games.svg\" title=\" teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills\" alt=\" teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills\"> teaching vocabulary to build receptive and expressive language skills\n<p>Speech therapy can be beneficial for all children, but it is especially important for those who have difficulty communicating or being understood by others. Speech therapy can help children express themselves, interact and connect with others, share their thoughts and feelings, and has even helped support academic development.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<a href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Parents are often the first to notice when their child is not meeting speech and language milestones. If your child is not making speech sounds, is not using words by 18 months, or is not putting words together by 2 years, he or she may benefit from speech therapy. Other signs that your child may need speech therapy include difficulty understanding what others are saying, trouble following directions, and difficulty expressing needs. If you are concerned about your child\u2019s speech and language development, talk to your child\u2019s doctor or a speech-language pathologist. They can help you determine whether speech therapy is necessary and develop a plan to meet your child\u2019s needs.<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa.jpeg\" title=\"speech-therapy-fa\" alt=\"speech-therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/speech-therapy-fa-300x209.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What are the signs of a child who can benefit from speech therapy services?<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\"Avoiding eye contact and social interaction\" alt=\"Avoiding eye contact and social interaction\"> Avoiding eye contact and social interaction <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Difficulty with joint attention. Shared attention involves a common focus on something such as people, objects, events or concepts\" alt=\" Difficulty with joint attention. Shared attention involves a common focus on something such as people, objects, events or concepts\"> Difficulty with joint attention. 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Difficulties with changes in routine or transitions\"> Difficulties with changes in routine or transitions <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions\" alt=\" Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions\"> Delays in social cognition, including challenges with social interactions <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Delays in acquisition of language\" alt=\" Delays in acquisition of language\"> Delays in acquisition of language <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Delays in play skills\" alt=\" Delays in play skills\"> Delays in play skills <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues\" alt=\" Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues\"> Difficulty with emotional regulation and behavioral issues <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others\" alt=\" Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others\"> Difficulty producing speech sounds, which results in difficulty being understood by others <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Difficulty expressing to get basic needs and wants met\" alt=\" Difficulty expressing to get basic needs and wants met\"> Difficulty expressing to get basic needs and wants met <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pink-Bullet.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Difficulty using words or combining words together to serve a variety of pragmatic functions (i.e. request, greet, protest, comment, describe, ask\/answer questions, etc.)\" alt=\" Difficulty using words or combining words together to serve a variety of pragmatic functions (i.e. request, greet, protest, comment, describe, ask\/answer questions, etc.)\"> Difficulty using words or combining words together to serve a variety of pragmatic functions (i.e. request, greet, protest, comment, describe, ask\/answer questions, etc.)\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<a href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">How does Speech Therapy help?<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills\" alt=\" Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills\"> Develops and increases the understanding and use of nonverbal and verbal communication skills <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas\" alt=\" Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas\"> Improves how your child is using words to communicate thoughts, needs, wants, feelings and ideas <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Provides multiple modalities for communication and expression so that your child feels heard and understood in the world\" alt=\" Provides multiple modalities for communication and expression so that your child feels heard and understood in the world\"> Provides multiple modalities for communication and expression so that your child feels heard and understood in the world <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Provides opportunities for generalization of skills with peers and in a variety of settings\" alt=\" Provides opportunities for generalization of skills with peers and in a variety of settings\"> Provides opportunities for generalization of skills with peers and in a variety of settings <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Increases focus and attention to tasks\" alt=\" Increases focus and attention to tasks\"> Increases focus and attention to tasks <img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/yellow-bullet-point.svg\" width=\"22\" title=\" Develops and increases play skills\" alt=\" Develops and increases play skills\"> Develops and increases play skills\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<a href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<ul><li><h4>What age should my child go to speech therapy?<\/h4><p>It\u2019s not always easy to tell when a child might benefit from speech therapy. Some children start therapy early, around age 18 months or 2 years of age, while others don\u2019t begin until they\u2019re school-aged. Many factors can influence the decision of when to start speech therapy, including the severity of the child\u2019s speech delay, the presence of other developmental delays, and family preferences. Ultimately, the decision of when to begin speech therapy should be made by a speech-language pathologist in consultation with parents and other professionals. Early intervention is often ideal, the sooner you and your team are able to support your child, the better. Working with a qualified speech therapist can help you make the best decision for your child.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What does my child do in speech therapy?<\/h4><p>Valued Voices mission is to help every child find their voice. Together, we raise children\u2019s voices up in the world through inspiring self-expression.Your child\u2019s speech therapy session will aim to help your child improve their speech and communication skills. The therapist will assess your child\u2019s speech and language skills using formal and\/or informal assessment tools and then design a therapy program specifically for your child. The therapy program may include activities such as increasing vocabulary, practicing target speech sounds, combining words together, and telling stories. Your therapist will also provide you with advice on how to support your child\u2019s speech and language development at home. Ultimately, the goal of speech therapy is to help your child improve their communication skills so that they can interact more confidently and effectively with others. Learn more about how you can\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/my-child-just-started-therapy-now-what\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">support your child getting started in therapy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Can speech therapy help my child talk?<\/h4><p>When most people think of speech therapy, they picture a therapist working with a young child on their pronunciation. While this is one way that speech therapy can help a child talk, it is not the only way. Speech therapy can also help children who have difficulty with the volume or pitch of their voice, as well as children who have difficulty combining words together. In addition, speech therapy can help children who have difficulty in understanding and using language, as well as children who have difficulty using language in social interactions. Ultimately, speech therapy can be an extremely effective way to help your child connect to their voice. By working with a speech therapist, children can overcome the challenges that are preventing them from communicating and connecting in their day to day lives.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Does speech therapy mean autism?<\/h4><p>Your child\u2019s speech therapy session will aim to help your child improve their speech and communication skills. The therapist will assess your child\u2019s speech and language skills using formal and\/or informal assessment tools and then design a therapy program specifically for your child. The therapy program may include activities such as increasing vocabulary, practicing target speech sounds, combining words together, and telling stories. Your therapist will also provide you with advice on how to support your child\u2019s speech and language development at home. Ultimately, the goal of speech therapy is to help your child improve their communication skills so that they can interact more confidently and effectively with others. Learn more about how you can\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/my-child-just-started-therapy-now-what\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">support your child getting started in therapy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What are common causes of speech disorders in kids?<\/h4><p>There are many common causes of speech disorders in kids. One of the most common is speech delay, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including hearing loss, developmental delays, and autism spectrum disorder. Another common cause of speech disorders is articulation disorders, which can make it difficult for kids to produce certain sounds correctly. This can be caused by physical abnormalities, such as cleft palate, or by motor-speech disorders. Many kids with speech disorders benefit from speech therapy, which can help them to improve their speech production and communication skills.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What are Speech Language Pathologists?<\/h4><p>A speech language pathologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Your speech therapist will create a customized treatment plan and focus on progressing towards your child\u2019s goals. At Valued Voices,\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/team\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">our team<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is made up of Speech Language Pathologists, Child Communication Specialists, Social Skills Specialists, Early Intervention Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Certified Sensory Integration Therapists, and more! We work together to tailor a speech language therapy protocol suited to your child. We are here to support your child, which means supporting you too!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ci_26.png\" title=\"ci_26\" alt=\"ci_26\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Treating your child, not their label<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Labels themselves are not bad, it\u2019s all in how you see it. We believe children who are on the Autism spectrum simply see the world from a particularly rich sensory perspective. We see that unique outlook as a gift. If you are noticing this, let\u2019s have a chat.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<a href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Creating a treatment plan that draws on your child\u2019s strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before starting treatment, we conduct a comprehensive assessment so that we can deeply understand your child\u2019s strengths and what areas require some more love, support, guidance and empowerment from us. Then we create functional and meaningful goals with you in order to help you and your child connect and communicate in ways that feel just right.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1.jpg\" title=\"Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365\" alt=\"Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Speech-for-autism-creating-a-treatment-plan-2048x1365-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Supporting the whole family, because you are your child\u2019s greatest teacher.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our treatment is designed to not only treat your little one\u2019s Autism but to also support your whole family. If you\u2019re the type of parent that wants to be involved in the creation of developmental opportunities at home, we\u2019re here to provide you with the information, skills and tools to do so.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<a href=\"\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/valuedvoices\/'});return false;\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" role=\"link\">Book a Complimentary Consult<\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/msg.svg\" title=\"msg\" alt=\"msg\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sholeh and the team at Valued Voices have been amazing. Kind, compassionate, supportive and incredibly organized. We have seen immense growth in our daughter\u2019s speech and conversational abilities in the last six months with Valued Voices and would recommend the program to anyone and everyone.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2013 Katie O<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1151"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2012,"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151\/revisions\/2012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuedvoices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}