SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS AND THERAPY
 

Breena specializes in comprehensive assessment and therapy for various speech and language disorders, including:
 

Apraxia (Childhood Apraxia of Speech) A motor speech disorder affecting planning and coordination of speech movements. Symptoms include inconsistent speech errors, difficulty imitating sounds, and effortful speech.
 

Motor Speech Disorders Difficulties with muscle strength, coordination, or movement impacting speech clarity. Symptoms include slurred speech, difficulty with pitch and rhythm, and facial muscle weakness.
 

Expressive Language Delays Challenges in using language effectively. Symptoms include limited vocabulary, grammar difficulties, trouble naming objects, and frustration in communication.
 

Receptive Language Delays Difficulties understanding spoken language. Symptoms include trouble following directions, responding inaccurately to questions, and seeming inattentive or confused during conversations.
 

Auditory Processing Disorders Challenges interpreting sounds despite normal hearing. Symptoms include difficulty following spoken directions, needing repetition, and trouble distinguishing similar words.
 

Fluency and Stuttering Disorders Interruptions in the smooth flow of speech. Symptoms include sound repetitions, prolonged sounds, speech pauses, and avoidance of speaking situations.
 

Autism, Pragmatics, and Social Language Difficulty using language appropriately in social contexts. Symptoms include challenges initiating conversations, understanding social cues, and interpreting figurative language or humor.
 

Assessment Process: A thorough evaluation includes parent interviews, formal and standardized testing, and naturalistic observation. Breena combines these elements to develop a detailed, personalized therapy plan, targeting each child's unique communication needs.
 

Therapy Sessions: Individual sessions, either 45 or 60 minutes, are customized to the child's specific needs and learning styles. Each session concludes with a discussion of progress and home practice strategies.