Speech and Language Therapy - Maharat Learning Center

If your child has difficulty speaking, they may struggle with learning the “how-to” of talking. Common speech disorders include Apraxia (difficulty planning and coordinating the actions required to make sounds), Phonology (speech patterns), Articulation (creation of clear and distinct sounds), Fluency (stuttering), and Voice problems (hoarse voice/strained voice).

If your child has language difficulties, they may face difficulty understanding what they hear or see. They may struggle with language comprehension, pragmatic language use, or social communication. Our professionals also work with children and adolescents who have other conditions such birth deformities, weak oral muscles (excessive drooling), eating or difficulty swallowing, ASD, motor planning challenges, hearing loss, or developmental delays.

Following a speech and language assessment, our therapist will provide you with a tailored therapy program and work with your child in one-to-one sessions, in a small group, or in a classroom based on their needs.

Our Services

Language Intervention Activities

The SLT will interact with your child by playing, talking, using pictures, books, objects or current events to stimulate language development.

Articulation Therapy

Sound deletion (e.g- saying “ca” for “cat”), sound substitution, sound addition or sound distortion are treated using a variety of strategies best suited to your child’s needs.

Oromotor, Feeding and Swallowing Therapy

Facial massages. activities to increase strength in facial muscles and oral structures, swallowing exercises and compensation strategies are taught to children or adolescents who face such difficulties.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

A suitable method of communication is chosen for children and adolescents who are unable to use speech as their primary means of communicating.

Voice Therapy

Hoarse voices or any other voice issues that make it difficult for your child to speak are worked on by exercises, stretching and other methods according to the type of voice issue present.

Stuttering Therapy

Compensatory strategies are taught to children or adolescents who stutter to make their speech fluent and easily understood by people.