Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy Services

A comprehensive speech-language evaluation will look at the following:

• Receptive language, or what your child understands (semantics, syntax, and morphology)
• Expressive language, or the way your child expresses him/herself (semantics, syntax, morphology, narrative abilities, and pragmatics)
• Articulation, or how your child produces the specific speech sounds in General American English

If concerns are noted, we will also evaluate a child’s voice (pitch, rate, and loudness) and fluency (stuttering). Additionally, we may also assess oral motor and/or feeding skills if a child is having difficulty chewing, swallowing, or tolerating different textures.

Our therapists will thoroughly explain the results of the evaluation and make specific recommendations, including individualized goals. Families will also be provided with a report that details the results of the evaluation, including their child’s strengths and weaknesses, and a specific treatment plan (if applicable). Your child may be referred to other specialists for additional assessment or treatment.

At Summit Pediatric Therapy, we recruit the most highly qualified Speech-Language Pathologists to our team. Each therapist is licensed by the State of Colorado and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

We provide speech-language therapy for children aged birth to 21. Our therapists use a variety of techniques to teach essential skills needed to be confident and successful communicators. Speech-language treatment plans and goals are developed and implemented based on your child’s needs and parent input. Our therapists are experts in creating an environment in which children can feel successful, yet be challenged to develop their individual skills.