Helping each client discover their unique way to say to the world who they are.
Why choose us?
We provide skilled, evidence-based speech-language therapy services, with compassion, ongoing client & caregiver collaboration, and creative & flexible solutions.
We believe...
... in the inherent worth & dignity of every person
... in honesty & kindness
... in being considerate of the unique needs of each client, caregiver, & family
... in play & having fun while working hard towards achieving challenging goals
... that everyone should be given real choices & the opportunity
to be a full and equal member of their community
Needs in Many Areas
Speech Sounds
production of specific sounds & sound patterns
Motor Speech
planning & coordination
of muscle movement to produce clear speech
Speech Fluency
stuttering, word retrieval, verbal organization
Language
listening & understanding, natural language acquisition
& gestalt language processing, vocabulary, sentence grammar, narrative skills
Augmentative Communication
support for non-oral communication, picture symbols, communication boards, voice output communication devices
Social Thinking & Communication
functional communication, awareness of emotions in self & others, matching words & body language to situation, play skills & use of imagination
Feeding & Swallowing
sensory & motor skills for breastfeeding/bottle feeding, enjoying the experience of eating a variety of foods
Academic & Vocational Skills
reading, writing, spelling, executive function, study skills, self advocacy
Skills at Every Stage of Life
Infant/Toddler
cooing & babbling
early responses
nursing & feeding
gestures
first words
Preschool
social interaction
play skills
listening & responding
questions & sentences
speech fluency
School Age
speaking & listening
academic language
classroom skills
literacy skills
problem solving
Adolescent
academic skills
vocational readiness
higher level language
peer communication
community integration
Adult
ongoing support for adults with unique communication needs
augmentative communication
speech fluency
Serving clients & families in the Greater Gardner Area
66 Elm Street
Gardner, Massachusetts
