The ultimate goal of speech and language pathology is to develop strategies that fit a child’s learning style. As a speech and language pathologist, I set up situations that create opportunities to organically practice speech and language skills, for a more balanced learning process. Children learn best while having fun and being joyful, so that’s the method I use most.  When I work with a child who shows that even playtime is work, I know I have more background work to do than just focusing on talking or pronunciation. When a child is not joyful, something’s up.  I use play to gain insight into the child’s intentions, determine where the disconnect between the brain and speaking occurs and can morph my strategies as we interact.  This is because children are always learning.  What they learn is facilitated by us setting him up to succeed, rather than learning that consistent attempts are met with failure.  So if not addressed, children are often practicing failure, which leads to frustration and giving up.

You can set up your child to succeed by the trusting relationship you have created.  I can see them thriving even if they’re not talking.

My role is to expand your awareness and provide a platform for you to have child-specific tools to support your child’s development.