A child struggling with speech has difficulties with the “how to” of talking- coordinating the necessary muscles and movements. If the child has trouble with language, they have difficulties understanding what they hear or see. The child may struggle finding the right words and/or meaningfully organizing these words.

kidsFIRST therapists help children who struggle with speech and language, including speech challenges such as stuttering, phonology, apraxia, articulation, and voice. We also work with children who have language difficulties such as understanding language (receptive), using language (expressive), and using effective and appropriate language (pragmatic). We are also able to help those with hearing loss and oral-motor disorders such as weak tongue and/or lip muscles.