Pediatric Speech Therapy
in Centennial, CO
Why Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Communication is a vital part of a child’s development. It’s how they express their needs, interact with others, and succeed in school. But some children struggle with speech and language, which can impact many areas of their daily life. Sometimes, these challenges can even affect their ability to eat and drink easily.
At First Steps Pediatric Therapy in Centennial, CO, we understand these challenges and are here to help. Our pediatric speech therapy services are designed to support your child’s communication skills, enhance their confidence, and foster meaningful connections.
What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Pediatric speech therapy focuses on helping children improve their communication skills. Our skilled speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with children to develop their ability to express themselves clearly, understand others, and engage socially. We can also help children who struggle with feeding and swallowing improve their oral motor skills.
Pediatric Speech Therapy for Speech Challenges
Our SLPs work with children in various areas of speech development, including:
- Articulation: Producing individual sounds correctly to form clear words and sentences.
- Fluency: Addressing stuttering and other disruptions in the flow of speech.
- Voice: Working on vocal quality, pitch, volume, and resonance to ensure a healthy and effective use of the voice.
- Phonological awareness: Learning to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, which is essential for reading and writing.
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assisting children with motor planning difficulties to improve their ability to produce clear, consistent speech.
Pediatric Speech Therapy for Language Challenges
We also address several areas of language development, including:
- Expressive language: Using words, sentences, and gestures to convey their thoughts and ideas effectively.
- Receptive language: Understanding the language children hear and read to improve their ability to follow directions and comprehend conversations.
- Social communication: Learning how to use language appropriately in social situations, including making eye contact, taking turns in conversation, and understanding social cues.
- Nonverbal communication: Using gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal signals to communicate and understand others.
Who Can Benefit from Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Our pediatric SLPs work with children who have a range of speech, language, and feeding challenges, including:
- Articulation disorder
- Apraxia of Speech
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Cluttering
- Cleft lip
- Cleft palate
- Cochlear implant
- Developmental Delays
- Down Syndrome
- Dysarthria
- Dyslexia
- Dysphagia
- Feeding Difficulties
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Late talkers
- Lisping
- Oral-motor weakness
- Speech sound disorders
- Stuttering
- Swallowing disorders
- Voice Disorders
Why Choose First Steps Pediatric Therapy?
At First Steps Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care for every child. We take a child-centered approach, focusing on treatments that engage and motivate children to actively participate in their therapy.
We involve families in the therapeutic process, and we provide education and resources to support your child’s progress at home. Additionally, we accept both insurance and private pay, making our services accessible to a wider range of families.
Schedule an Evaluation for Your Child Today
Take the first step towards helping your child communicate and feed confidently with support from our expert pediatric speech therapy team. Give us a call or text us at (720) 900-7432 today, and let’s work together to create a brighter future for your family.
