SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - EL PASO THERAPY CLINIC
Pediatric Speech Therapy
Villa Children’s Therapy is highly reviewed for being El Paso’s best local clinic when it comes to children’s speech therapy. Our clinic tops competing companies. We are a clinic that also provides in-home therapy services in addition to in-depth appointments and support from a staff of trained and knowledgeable therapists. Our therapists and speech pathologists have the qualifications and experience you need to ensure that your child is in the right hands. Contact us today to get started!
What is Speech Therapy?
Villa Children’s Therapy is proud to provide pediatric speech therapy to El Paso’s children. Pediatric speech therapy is an intervention service that focuses on improving a child's speech and abilities to understand and express language, including nonverbal language. Our talented and knowledgeable staff of speech therapists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide therapy to address:
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Speech: Focuses on coordinating the mouth to produce sounds to form words and sentences, which addresses articulation, fluency, and voice volume regulation.
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Language: Deals with aiding children through the understanding and expression of language. This encompasses the use of language through written, pictorial, body, and sign forms, and the use of language through alternative communication systems such as digital technology and computers.
Would Your Child Benefit From Speech Therapy?
There are many signs that your child may have a speech disorder; many of these signs vary by age. The following issues may indicate speech disorders for children of any age:
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Stuttering voice (such as hoarseness, breathy quality)
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Difficulty pronouncing words (family or others may have a hard time understanding your child)
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Delayed speaking for their age
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Social skills (interacting with others)
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Difficulty solving problems or following directions
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Feeding aversions (refusing to eat, picky eaters, transitioning from tube feeding)
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Dyslexia
Speech Therapy for Toddlers at Home
When it comes to speech therapy, the earlier you take up intervention, the better. By partaking in speech therapy for toddlers at home, your child’s vocal and verbal development can flourish immensely. The benefits that can result from speech therapy include but are not limited to:
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Understanding the meaning of words and how to use them
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Developed communication skills to improve interactions with others
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Improved expression of thoughts, ideas, and needs
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Enhanced non-verbal communication skills such as facial expressions and body language
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Being able to formulate and communicate statements and sentences that make sense
By initiating speech therapy for toddlers at home, we can help address the problems and allow your toddler to develop the skills and communication they need to become a more independent communicator.
What Age Should Your Child Start Speech Therapy?
Some children can talk a mile a minute while others may take their speech at a more relaxed pace. Because of this, it can be difficult to tell when your child may need speech therapy. Children can show signs as early as three months, so we’ve broken up the indicators for the need for speech therapy through the following timelines:
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0-3 months: Your child does not smile or take notice of others
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4-7 months: Child does not make “baby noises”
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7-12 months: Child cannot understand the words being spoken to them
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12-18 months: Child has difficulty pronouncing consonants “b”, “h”, “m”, “p”, and “w”
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18-24 months: Child has trouble comprising words into phrases
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24-36 months: Child has difficulty pronouncing consonants “d”, “f”, “g”, “k”, “n”, and “t”, has difficulty communicating with other children, and their speech is difficult to understand
Even though each child develops differently, it’s necessary for parents to pay attention if these signs recur. It is in your child’s best interest to have their signs checked and assessed by a speech pathologist.
Where We Offer Our Services
Villa Children’s Therapy serves the entire city of El Paso and surrounding areas, including Hudspeth County, Horizon City, Socorro, Clint and much more. We are empathetic to the fact that parents have busy schedules as well as their children, which is why we offer in-home pediatric therapy for speech within our clinic. These services extend to after-hours, where therapy can be provided after school, on the weekends, and more
Why Parents Choose Our Pediatric Speech Therapy Clinic
Villa Children’s Therapy provides top pediatric services by being a local pediatric therapy clinic. Our flexible hours gives us the opportunity to be accessible to every family who may be in need of our services. We work to the best of our ability to help children feel comfortable within our clinic and with our therapists so they’ll be able to make excellent progress with their speech and communication skills. Simply put, your child’s development is our number one priority!
How You Can Get Started with Villa Children’s TherapY
If your child’s primary care provider has given you a referral for children’s speech therapy, then Villa Children’s Therapy is your best choice! We accept most insurances and we are open to working with out-of-network insurances, depending on the policies. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to make an appointment or to ask any questions you may have regarding pediatric speech therapy in our clinic or at your home.
