Meyer Center

Speech-language pathologists evaluate a child's communication functioning and implement a planned treatment program in order to maximize communication skills. Services may include assessment and treatment of receptive and expressive language; auditory processing and memory; articulation; fluency (i.e. stuttering); oral-motor development; and feeding skills. The speech pathologist may also screen a child's hearing and make a referral for further evaluation if needed. Therapy goals are addressed through a variety of modalities which may include the following: language modeling, expansion techniques and inferential teaching methods; structured activities to teach the specific language concepts of vocabulary and grammar; articulation and phonological training; computer use to teach new concepts or reinforce previously introduced concepts; auditory/listening training; teaching functional use of alternative communication modes such as manual sign language, or picture communication boards and voice output communication devices; and structured training for oral-motor and feeding skills. Therapy sessions may be conducted individually, in small groups, in larger classroom groups, or in conjunction with other therapies. The therapist may also provide speech services in the classroom within the context of the child's daily routine. Ongoing communication and consultation with the student's family, Meyer Center staff and other community professionals is maintained to ensure the child's needs are adequately met.

The parents of this beautiful child were told that she would not be able to speak or walk without a walker. She is doing both now. Listen to her first word!