What is it? This area focuses on the sounds a child produces and how clearly they are articulated.
Signs and symptoms:
Difficulty pronouncing specific sounds (e.g., "r" or "s"), lisping, or slurred speech that sounds unclear to others.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's ability to understand and use language.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty understanding or using words, sentences, or grammar; limited vocabulary
What is it? This area focuses on fluency disorders, such as stuttering, which involve interruptions or repetitions in speech.
Signs and symptoms: Frequent repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words (e.g. I I I I… like toys); prolongations of sounds (M… m… my turn!); or blocks in speech.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's voice quality, loudness, and pitch.
Signs and symptoms: Hoarseness, breathiness, or difficulty projecting their voice.
What is it? This area focuses on swallowing and feeding difficulties, often related to speech and language disorders.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or coordinating breathing and swallowing; feeding aversions or sensitivities often seen as fussy or picky eaters
What is it? This area focuses on providing tools and strategies to help individuals with communication difficulties express themselves.
Signs and symptoms: Children who are non- or minimally verbal due to developmental delays or disorders, motor difficulties and/or physical disabilities, intellectual disability etc.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's socio-emotional well-being, self-esteem, and overall mental health.
Signs and symptoms: Withdrawal, anxiety, depression, changes in behavior, difficulty concentrating, or frequent crying.
What is it? This area focuses on a parent's parenting skills, strategies, and ability to manage challenging behaviors.
Signs and symptoms: Frustration, feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent parenting techniques, or difficulty setting boundaries.
What is it? This area focuses on a professional's ethical practice, clinical skills, continuous learning and self-care.
Signs and symptoms: Burnout, ethical dilemmas, feeling overwhelmed by caseload, or difficulty maintaining boundaries.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's reading, writing, and spelling skills.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty reading aloud, struggling with comprehension, poor handwriting, or misspelling words.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty with basic arithmetic, problems with counting or number recognition, or avoiding math-related activities.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's ability to interact with peers, understand social cues, and build relationships.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty making friends, social withdrawal, aggressive behavior, or problems with sharing or taking turns.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's ability to pay attention, stay focused, and complete tasks.
Signs and symptoms: Easily distracted, difficulty following instructions, frequent fidgeting, or impulsiveness.
What is it? This area focuses on a child's ability to process language, specifically in reading and writing.
Signs and symptoms: Difficulty decoding words, problems with reading fluency, mixing up letters or words, or avoiding reading activities.