Speech Therapy In School Archives

The Beach or Speech Therapy in the Summer?

Summer, Time to go to Speech Therapy If you were to ask a child if he or she would like to go to the beach or speech therapy in the summer, speech therapy would not be the choice. Well, this is a post about a child named Bobby* who was not given a choice. His parents, Brenda and Bob, elected to bring him to speech therapy 2 times a week in this summer. Bobby, who gets speech therapy through his school, took the last summer off and he regressed. His parents did not want to make that mistake again so they brought [...]

Pros and Cons of Speech Therapy Settings

What are the pros and cons of speech therapy settings for my child (in home, at a clinic, in a hospital or at a university)? (Bonnie R, mom of 6 year old boy with an articulation disorder) First of all, keep in mind that the rapport between the speech language therapist and your child is the most important element whether it’s in your home, at a clinic or in a hospital or university setting. Secondly, the disorder that your child may have and the severity will also dictate your choice. Finally, convenience, cost and payment options will also likely influence your [...]