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Articulation and phonological disorders are speech disorders where individuals have difficulty producing specific sounds correctly (articulation) and struggle with the sound patterns and rules of their language (phonological), affecting their overall speech clarity and communication.

Phonology refers to the study and treatment of sound patterns in speech, focusing on how individuals produce and organize sounds, and addressing issues related to phonemic awareness, sound discrimination, and the use of sounds in language.

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder where individuals have difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech production, requiring intervention to improve their ability to articulate words correctly and fluently.

Expressive and receptive language delays affect how a person shares ideas and understands spoken language. Expressive needs may show up as difficulty finding words, building sentences, or telling a clear story. Receptive needs may affect following directions, answering questions, learning new vocabulary, or understanding conversation. A comprehensive evaluation helps identify the individual's language profile and useful next steps.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a developmental condition characterized by challenges in communication and social interaction. Therapy focuses on improving language skills, social communication, and functional communication strategies tailored to the individual's needs.

Social skills refer to the ability to effectively communicate and interact with others, including understanding social cues, initiating conversations, and maintaining relationships.

Evidence-based coaching to strengthen organization, planning, time management, attention, emotional regulation, and independence for children, teens, and college students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges.

Cognitive communication deficits refer to impairments in the cognitive processes that underlie effective communication, including attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning, which can impact an individual's ability to understand, produce, and engage in conversation.

Auditory processing describes how the brain recognizes, organizes, and makes sense of sound. Difficulties may become more noticeable when speech is fast, instructions have several steps, or background noise is present. Because listening, hearing, attention, and language can overlap, speech-language assessment may be coordinated with an audiologist or other professionals when appropriate.

Fluency refers to the smoothness and flow of speech, focusing on the rhythm, rate, and ease of speaking, which may involve addressing issues such as stuttering or interruptions in speech patterns.

Dysphagia refers to the assessment and treatment of swallowing difficulties. Therapy focuses on improving swallowing function, ensuring safe eating practices, and developing strategies to manage the condition effectively.

Oral motor and feeding therapy refers to the evaluation and treatment of the muscle movements and coordination required for speech, chewing, and swallowing, focusing on improving an individual's ability to eat and communicate effectively.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) involves using tools and strategies, like picture boards or speech-generating devices, to help individuals with communication difficulties express themselves.

Accent modification involves strategies and techniques to help individuals alter their speech patterns, pronunciation, and intonation to achieve greater clarity and understanding, often with the goal of reducing a regional or foreign accent.