Center-Based/Verbal Behavior Language Support
For children who may benefit from receiving both center-based ABA therapy and speech-language therapy, Full Circle offers a unique intervention model. Full Circle’s speech-language pathologists collaborate regularly with each child’s behavioral therapy team to promote language and communication development throughout his or her day.
Each individual receives direct therapy in one-on-one sessions with a speech-language pathologist each week. Since our SLPs are highly trained in ABA practices, many speech-language goals will follow similar teaching procedures to a child’s ABA programming. In addition, the SLP is also available to consult on-site during the day if needed. Speech therapists can assist in programming communication software or aid in teaching specific language or communication strategies used during direct speech-language sessions. This approach allows the Registered Behavior Technicians to carry out a child’s speech-language targets even when a child is not receiving direct speech-language therapy. Our highly collaborative model ensures mass practice of skills throughout the child’s day to maximize functionality and generalization across settings.
Stand-Alone Speech-Language Services
Full Circle also offers ‘traditional’ speech-language therapy for children needing this service alone. Comprehensive speech and language evaluations are offered for children during all stages of development. During the evaluation process, a speech-language pathologist will integrate information from several sources including standardized assessments, observations, parent report, checklists, and the therapists’ clinical judgement to produce a thorough assessment of a child’s skills. After the evaluation has been completed, the speech therapist will provide parents with appropriate recommendations or plan of action. This may include an individual treatment plan with goals or a referral to other specialists to help your child reach his or her communication goals. If speech-language services are pursued, Full Circle speech-pathologists offer therapy sessions at our clinic, in the child’s home, or at the child’s daycare. We will work with you to best meet your needs. We also provide strategies, ideas, and resources to help you work on communication skills at home.
What is Speech-Language Therapy?
Speech-language services are aimed at improving your child’s overall communication skills. Full Circle’s speech-language pathologists can assess and treat several areas of communication. Specialty areas include:
- Articulation- how your child produces specific speech sounds using his/her mouth, lips, and tongue
- Expressive Language- how your child expresses his/her wants and needs. This includes verbally speaking words or using AAC, putting words together, telling stories, grammar, etc.
- Receptive Language- how your child understands what is being said to them. This encompasses many things. Some examples are following directions, understanding basic concepts, and understanding figurative language
- Social Language- difficulties with language for the use of social purposes. This includes perspective taking, following the rules of a conversation, and understanding sarcasm or non-literal language
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication-augmentative communication is used to supplement existing speech while alternative communication is used when speech is absent or not functional. Examples include gestures, drawings, applications on iPads, picture exchange, or a speech-generating device. AAC can be temporary or permanent depending on the needs of your child
If you are concerned about your child’s communication skills or are curious if your child might benefit from a comprehensive speech-language evaluation, reach out to use for a free screening. We will provide you with recommendations to help meet the needs of your child. For more information on the evaluation and treatment process, visit the “Stand-Alone Speech-Language Services” tab.
Reference the typical Speech-Language Developmental Milestones here: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart/