Through comprehensive instructional programs, conducted by state licensed and nationally certified Speech Language Pathologists, SPEECH, Marin. is able to serve children with a broad spectrum of communication disorders. These programs are not pre-packaged treatment plans. SPEECH, Marin carefully analyzes each child's communication pattern, putting together a profile of their strengths, weaknesses and learning style. Based on this, SPEECH, Marin develops a completely personalized treatment program for each child.
At SPEECH, Marin, instructional programs encompass the communication needs particular to each child and specifically address all components of speech and language: expressive language, receptive language, social language, voice, fluency, motor speech, articulation, phonology, augmentative/alternative communication, and swallowing. Sessions range in length and frequency, with flexible hours and affordable rates.
Intake Process
When you bring your child to SPEECH, Marin for the first time, we conduct an initial eligibility screening. This screening helps us get to know your child and assess your child’s communication needs. After the screening, we set up a brief period of diagnostic therapy to get to know your child’s strengths and weaknesses using both formal and informal assessment measures.
Treatment Plans
Based on the profile of your child’s strengths and weaknesses, along with input from family members and teachers, we make a set of short-term (three-month) goals
with specific objectives that are easily measured. These goals cross all communication domains and incorporate both developmental and functional aspects. Because your child’s strengths and weaknesses are unique, no two treatment plans are the same.
Treatment Sessions
SPEECH, Marin believes that learning should be a fun and happy experience. Your child learns and grows best in a rich environment of positive reinforcement and one - on - one interaction. Our therapy sessions are a minimum of 30 minutes long and generally occur at least twice a week. The treatment sessions are goal driven and data based to clearly track your child’s improvement and changes in their learning pattern. We use a variety of state-of-the-art computer-based learning technology, toys and activities. Your child will work with a team of therapists who will ensure that he/she generalizes newly acquired speech and language skills.
