The Need
Speech therapy, language therapy, and orofacial myology are important. About five percent of children have a noticeable speech or language disorder by the time they reach the first grade. At least five percent of newborns have tongue tie or lip tie, which can affect their speech later in life (along with feeding, chewing, or swallowing). In a child that speaks English, it may be obvious that your child has a speech or language disorder or perhaps an orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD). But what if your child's teacher or caregiver cannot tell because your child speaks Spanish or English is a SECOND language (or vice versa)?
To be clear, learning a second language does NOT cause a speech delay or disorder. Does your child have a language disorder or language difference in either English, Spanish or other? Perhaps your child may have speech difficulties due to issues with orofacial muscles in the cheeks, jaw, lips, or tongue (OMD). This is why you need a qualified bilingual speech therapist who knows how to diagnose and treat OMDs.
Teachers.
Parents.
All Children.
Adults.
We help everyone in the greater Keller TX area.
The Services
Tongue Thrust
If your tongue moves forward when you swallow, it can push your teeth out of alignment. We can help.
Childhood and Acquired Apraxia of Speech
Sometimes your brain cannot process the messages required for speech. This can be scary, but we can help.
Social-Pragmatic Skills Delay
If your child is having problems with social interaction, it may not be shyness. We can help.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Whether a speech device is a short term or long term solution, we can help
Tongue and Lip Tie
When you cannot move your tongue or lips properly, everything else is harder.
Feeding and Swallowing
We can treat issues with feeding and swallowing. Learn more or contact us now!
Language Disorders
We treat receptive and expressive language disorders in English and Spanish!
Habit Elimination
Thumb sucking may look cute and even natural, but it can lead to dental problems later.
Fluency/Stuttering Therapy
Have problems with stuttering? We can help
Autism Spectrum Disorders
People with autism often find it hard to have conversations in either language. We can help..
Aphasia
Aphasia affects your ability to speak or understand speech, usually after some sort of brain trauma.
Communication Skills
I can help your child meet their milestones in English and Spanish!
Articulation Disorders
A speech sound disorder occurs when mistakes continue past a certain age.