"Children see magic because they look for it."
— Christopher Moore
Parent Coaching
We believe in celebrating each child's unique way of communicating and empowering families to support their communication journey. Our services are designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to advocate for and enhance your child’s communication abilities. Here’s how we can help:
Understanding IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
Navigating the IEP and 504 process can be challenging. We offer:
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Clear explanations of the evaluation and IEP process in the State of Wisconsin and how it can support your child’s communication needs.
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Guidance on setting realistic and meaningful communication goals for your child.
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Strategies for collaborating with educators and other professionals to ensure your child’s communication needs are met.
Advocating for Your Child's Communication Needs
We empower you to be a strong advocate for your child. This includes:
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Teaching you how to effectively communicate your child’s needs and strengths to educators and other professionals.
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Providing you with resources and information to support your advocacy efforts.
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Helping you understand your rights and your child’s rights within the educational system.
Learning Different Communication Styles to Support Your Child
Every family has a unique way of communicating, and we help you enhance this to support your child’s growth. This includes:
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Identifying and embracing your family’s natural communication style.
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Providing personalized strategies to support your child’s communication development within your family’s unique context.
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Offering practical tips and activities to integrate effective communication practices into your daily routine.
Why These Services Matter
Our neurodiversity-affirming approach recognizes and values the diverse
ways children and families communicate. We aim to provide supportive and personalized services that build on your child’s strengths and help them thrive in their own unique way.
Speech and Language Evaluation Services for Children
We understand how important it is for your child to communicate effectively.
Our evaluations help identify and address any communication challenges your child may face through observation, parent report, and assessments.
Here’s a breakdown of the key areas we assess:
1. Articulation
(Pronunciation)
Articulation looks at how clearly your child speaks and how they pronounce words. We:
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Check if your child can make specific speech sounds accurately spontaneously or after a model.
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Identify any mispronunciations or sound errors.
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Determine if these errors are typical for their age.
2. Language
(Understanding and Using Words)
Language evaluation covers how your child understands and uses language. This includes:
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Receptive (Understanding): We assess how well your child understands words, follows directions, and comprehends stories.
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Expressive: We look at how your child uses words, forms sentences, and tells stories.
3. Fluency
(Flow of Speech)
Fluency focuses on the smoothness of your child’s speech, including any stuttering or other disfluencies. We:
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Observe your child’s speech to find any repetitions or pauses.
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Evaluate how often these disruptions happen and how much they impact your child’s ability to effectively communicate their message.
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Understand how fluency issues impact your child’s communication and confidence, and self image.
4. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC)
AAC is for children who may not be able to reliably access their voices through spoken language. We:
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Assess your child’s current communication development.
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Explore different communication tools and methods (picture boards or speech-generating devices).
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Find the best tools to help your child communicate effectively.
5. Pragmatic Language
(Social Communication)
Pragmatic language is about how your child uses language in social settings. We:
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Evaluate how your child uses language to interact with others (greeting, providing comments and questions, and understanding body cues).
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Determine how we can help support social interactions including: the ability for your child to convey their message, understand jokes, and use language based on different situations.
Why These Evaluations Matter
Our evaluations are designed to give a clear picture of your child’s communication strengths and areas for improvement. Early identification and targeted support can make a big difference in helping your child communicate better and build their confidence.
4. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC)
AAC is for children who may not be able to reliably access their voices through spoken language. We:
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Assess your child’s current communication development.
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Explore different communication tools and methods (like picture boards or electronic devices).
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Find the best tools to help your child communicate effectively.
5. Pragmatic Language
(Social Communication)
Pragmatic language is about how your child uses language in social settings. We:
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Evaluate how your child uses language to interact with others (like greeting, taking turns in conversation, and understanding body language).
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Determine how we can help support social interactions including: the ability for your child to convey their message, understand jokes, and use language based on different situations.
Speech and Language Therapy for Children
We embrace neurodiversity and believe in celebrating each child’s unique way of communicating. Our goal is to support and empower children in their communication journey. Here’s an overview of the services we offer:
1. Articulation
(Pronunciation)
Articulation therapy focuses on helping your child pronounce words clearly. We:
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Assist your child in making specific speech sounds
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Gently correct any sound errors to improve clarity
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Honor your child’s natural speech patterns and work with their individual needs
2. Language
(Understanding and Using Words)
Language therapy supports your child’s ability to understand and use language. This includes:
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Receptive (Understanding): Helping your child comprehend words, follow directions, and understand stories.
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Expressive: Assisting your child in using words and sentences to share their thoughts and ideas effectively.
3. Fluency
(Flow of Speech)
Fluency therapy addresses the rhythm and flow of your child’s speech, including stuttering or hesitations along with their self image. We:
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Observe and support your child’s natural speech patterns.
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Provide strategies to manage any disruptions comfortably.
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Encourage confidence in their unique way of speaking.
4. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC)
AAC offers alternative communication methods for children who are not able to reliably access their voice. We:
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Explore various tools and strategies (like picture boards or speech-generating devices).
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Find the best options that align with your child’s strengths and preferences.
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Support your child in using these tools to express themselves effectively.
5. Pragmatic Language
(Social Communication)
Pragmatic language therapy helps your child use language in social situations. We:
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Guide your child in social interactions, such as greetings, making follow-up comments or questions, understanding body cues, understanding and using humor, and adapting their language to different situations.
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Respect and honor their unique ways of interacting with others.
Why These Services Matter
Our neurodiversity-affirming approach recognizes and values the diverse ways children communicate. We provide supportive and personalized therapy that builds on your child’s strengths and helps them thrive in their own unique way.
