Pediatric Speech Therapy
At Garden State Speech Therapy, we provide evaluation services and a host of treatments methods for treating speech disorders.
Pediatric Speech Language Evaluations
Our comprehensive speech therapy evaluations offer thorough, holistic assessment of speech and language skills, individualized treatment plans tailored to your child’s unique needs, expert guidance, and a family-centered approach.
Our Treatments
The speech therapist may engage your child in activities, conversations, or play to assess their communication skills. Standardized tests may be used to help in comparing your child's skills to typical developmental milestones. We use this information to create an individualized plan to treat the following:
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Language disorders may include having trouble understanding what others say, difficulty following directions, understanding social rules, engaging in conversations, having problems sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings with others, as well as difficulties in reading and writing.
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Children may develop articulation problems, such as using a “w” sound for “r” such as saying “wun” instead of “run.” Articulation therapy helps children speak clearly, feel confident when communicating and supports reading and writing skills.
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech can be a frustrating and challenging condition for both children and their families. Our experienced and caring therapists specialize in providing personalized care to improve motor planning, control, and coordination through cutting-edge and evidence-based techniques including PROMPT, DTTC, and ReST to find the best approach to help your child succeed.
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Feeding and swallowing disorders in children can be a source of immense stress and concern for parents and caregivers. These disorders can manifest in various ways, such as difficulty in eating, drinking, or managing food textures. We will work with your family to help your child learn to eat in a play-based environment and at a pace that works best for their body. Our feeding program utilizes systematic desensitization to teach your child new skills in a manner that respects their readiness, sensory needs, and comfort level.
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A voice disorder may be characterized by your child presenting with hoarseness, vocal fatigue, raspiness, periodic loss of voice, or inappropriate pitch or loudness. Respiratory problems may occur due to abnormal closure of the vocal cords called Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM) which can often be successfully treated with voice therapy.
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We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of children with hearing loss, including developing listening and spoken language skills, articulation and phonology therapy, language development, and social communication.
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Our dedicated team of speech-language pathologists specializes in providing compassionate and effective speech therapy for infants and toddlers with language delays and/or feeding difficulties. Our expert therapists are trained to identify and address communication challenges in the earliest stages, ensuring your child gets the help they need right when it matters most.
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Language Processing Disorder (LPD) and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) are complex neurological conditions that affect how the brain processes language and auditory information. These conditions can significantly impact your child’s ability to communicate effectively, both academically and socially. We understand the unique challenges that children with processing disorders face, and we are committed to providing tailored, evidence-based therapy to support their communication development.
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Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder that often manifests in childhood, causing children to remain silent or have limited speech in specific social situations. We understand the nuanced needs of children with selective mutism. Our dedicated team of experienced speech-language pathologists has a comprehensive and compassionate approach to therapy that prioritizes your child's individual needs and comfort.
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For children who may benefit from technology-assisted communication, we provide guidance and training in utilizing AAC devices and systems.
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We specialize in providing tailored support for children facing difficulty with language and literacy skills, including deficits in phonological awareness, reading comprehension, story retelling, and dyslexia. Our therapy sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and fun, encouraging children to embrace their reading journey with enthusiasm.
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We understand the unique challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face in developing their verbal and non-verbal communication abilities. Our team of compassionate speech-language pathologists are all experienced in treating children with ASD and are here to provide expert support, guidance, and tailored therapies to empower your child's journey towards effective and meaningful communication. Our speech-language pathologists are experienced in working with gestalt language processors utilizing the natural language acquisition (NLA) framework and can help your child begin to generate their own phrases and sentences.
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We employ evidence-based techniques and a personalized approach to address fluency disorders. If your child is struggling with a fluency disorder, we invite you to discover the transformative power of speech therapy at our practice. Our commitment to providing the highest quality care ensures that your child can build the fluency skills they need to thrive in all aspects of life.
