Speech/Language Therapy
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Learn moreOur pediatric speech and language pathologists diagnose and treat a wide variety of communication disorders. They help children and young adults improve their language, communication, and speech abilities and skills. These may include alternative methods, such as sign language or computer aided communication. Treatment plans may include play-based techniques to foster communication skills while having fun. Our child-centered environment includes toys, books, balls, and so much more.
Therapists develop a treatment plan with the input of the child’s family and care team. Treatment plans are continuously monitored and adjusted to fit the child’s changing needs, abilities, and interests. Custom home-based programs help parents guide their child’s progress between appointments.
Our physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists will perform an evaluation to determine if ACC is an appropriate location for you or your loved one based on the following considerations:
- Level of physical and intellectual disability
- Ability to accommodate client needs based on the current facility equipment and set-up
Speech therapy can help with:
- Motor speech (articulation, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), dysarthria)
- Phonological disorders
- Disfluency (stuttering, cluttering)
- Voice disorders
- Auditory comprehension/receptive language
- Expressive language/communication
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) (i.e. communication apps on an iPad or tablet, speech-generating devices, switches, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language)
- Social skills development (individual & group settings)
- Oral motor, feeding and swallowing issues
Our Approach
Client-Centered
At Achievement Centers for Children, we utilize a client-centered approach for every child by looking at the whole body and every body system that may affect their outcomes.
Adaptive Strategies
Our therapists utilize a variety of treatment strategies and are always adapting to the specific needs of the individual. These strategies include, but are not limited to, Neuro Developmental Treatment, manual therapy techniques, dynamic and kinesio taping, Total Motion Release, play based therapy, body weight support systems, and many more.
Collaborative Staff
Our physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists work very closely with one another with frequent communication and consultation to ensure carryover between disciplines. When appropriate, our therapists are skilled at working together in order to maximize the treatment time and benefits to the individual.
Locations
Our Therapy services are offered at our Westlake and Highland Hills locations.
Cleveland – West Side
24211 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: (440) 250-2520
Fax: (440) 250-2530
Breen Family Center
4255 Northfield Road
Highland Hills, OH 44128
Phone: (216) 292-9700
Fax: (216) 292-9721