Social/Communication Programs

Clearly Speaking:

is an articulation program that targets peer communication for children of varying ages.

Therapy goals include:

• Increasing clarity of language
• Creating and translating communication goals into conversation with peers
• Practicing planning response in conversation 

Let’s Talk:

is our social language program geared toward children five to seven years of age.

Therapy goals include:

• Increasing social interactions with peers (initiating greeting, introducing and maintaining topics of conversation, using appropriate eye contact, taking turns)
• Increasing attention to adult directed activities
• Increasing the ability to follow structured activities
• Increasing knowledge and comprehension of emotions

Talking Toddlers:

is a language based program geared toward children from approximately 18 months to 30 months of age.

Therapy goals include:

• Expanding expressive language skills
• Increasing functional communication
• Increasing peer interactions and social language skills
• Targeting oral motor skills

Ask your speech therapist about communication programs for your child or email us for more information.

Hannah Thompson spent some time getting to know the parents and therapists involved in a communication program.  Read the interviews here.