204-541-0246
Speech Therapy for Children
Sometimes children have problems saying certain sounds or words
making it hard for others to understand what they're trying to say.
Sometimes children have difficulty understanding others or expressing
themselves. Speech language therapy can help your child communicate
better.
Some of the most common speech and language problems kids have are:
- Articulation: Trouble saying certain sounds words correctly.
- Language disorders: Difficulty understanding people or having trouble putting words together to express thoughts.
- Fluency disorders: Repeating certain sounds and/or having trouble saying a complete word. Stuttering is a fluency disorder.
- Social communication delays: Difficulty understanding and using social language when communicating with others.
How Do I know if My Child Needs Speech Therapy?
A speech or language problem that isn't treated early can effect how
your child performs in school.
Some medical conditions that make it difficult for children to speak are:
- hearing impairment
- weak muscles around the mouth
- cleft lip or palate
- autism
- breathing disorder
- swallowing disorder
How do I get my child help?
There are public services available to have your child assessed by a
Speech Language Pathologist. If you suspect your child has a speech or
language problem, contact your local doctor, hospital or health agency
for information about having a speech therapist assess your child free of
charge.
Ready, Set, Talk... provides private speech and language services if your
local public service does not meet your needs. Currently we are located
in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inquires are welcome, 204-541-0246.