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The ABClinic

Speech Therapy Services with The ABClinic




At The ABClinic, we understand how important it is to have strong communication skills. Whether you're a child struggling with speech and language development or an adult looking to improve your communication abilities, I'm here to help!  If you have concerns regarding any of the listed items for yourself, your child, or another person you're seeking services for, please click on the links below for more information. Also, please feel free to contact me to discuss my treatment options. 

Speech & language milestones birth-5 years

Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

Milestones are always meant to be a general guide, and interpreted with caution. Not all children follow the “typical” progression when developing skills. 


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Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

-not making many sounds or using many words

-not imitating noises, sounds, words

-not using gestures (shaking head/nodding, waving, pointing, clapping, etc.)

-not engaging in many age-appropriate activities or play

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RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

Late Talkers/ Early Language/Parent Coaching

RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

-does not follow directions consistently 

-does not answer or respond to questions appropriately

-does not point to pictures in books or objects when labeled

-does not show understanding of gestures (reaching, pointing, showing or waving)

-does not consistently respond to their name

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Expressive Language

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

-is not babbling or making noises/sounds

-is not engaging in back and forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions

-is not using any or many words

-is unable to start putting words together (around age 2)

-has difficulty communicating for a variety of purposes 

-has difficulty learning new words or a limited vocabulary

-has errors in word order or grammar

-difficulty sequencing or retelling events

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Speech Sound Disorders

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

-difficult to understand

-can't produce certain sounds

-mixes up sounds

-makes distorted sounds

-doesn't use parts of their mouth to make sounds appropriately

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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

-breathes through their mouth most of the time rather than their nose

-excessive drooling (especially beyond age 2)

-limited tongue movements

-snores/is a restless sleeper

-has a lisp or difficulty producing "s", "z", "sh", "ch" or "j"

-avoids eating certain foods, does not chew adequately, chews with mouth open

-dental problems (difficulty clearing food from teeth, overbite, underbite, etc.)

-tongue frequently low or forward in mouth

-forward or slumped posture

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Social Communication/ Pragmatics

Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

-difficulty engaging and playing with other children

-difficulty taking turns in conversation

-difficulty understanding nonverbal cues (body language, facial expressions, gestures)

-difficulty making and maintaining friendships

-gets overly upset with changes in routine or transitions

-difficulty using expected behaviors in different situations (school, home, etc.)

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Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

-poor time management skills

-poor organizational skills

-becomes distracted easily 

-requires several reminders to stay on task

-difficulty starting a task

-difficulty retelling events or sequencing steps in an activity

-exhibits difficulty with memory or concentration

-difficulty finding the words you want to say

-limited problem solving, planning or information processing capabilities

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Stuttering and Fluency Disorders

Executive FunctionING/ Cognitive Processing/Memory

Teletherapy/Virtual Therapy Services

-repeats sounds or parts of words

-appears to have difficulty getting words or phrases out (atypical rhythm)

-family history of stuttering

-long pauses or breaks when speaking

-tension in their face or body

-filler words "umm", "uh" and speech is disorganized

-anxiety about talking

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Teletherapy/Virtual Therapy Services

Teletherapy/Virtual Therapy Services

Teletherapy/Virtual Therapy Services

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Small Group Therapy Services

Teletherapy/Virtual Therapy Services

Small Group Therapy Services

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