Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
in Charlotte & Huntersville, NC
Does your child struggle with speaking clearly, understanding others, or expressing their thoughts? Pediatric speech & language therapy can help! We provide first-rate therapy services designed to support and empower children of all ages. Give us a call today to schedule an evaluation with our compassionate team.
What Is Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy?
Pediatric speech & language therapy helps children develop the communication skills they need to interact with others. These skills can include:
- Building the oral motor skills necessary for clear speech
- Practicing speech sounds for fluency and proper articulation
- Learning vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure to form clear thoughts
- Improving receptive and expressive language for meaningful conversations
Our experienced therapists use play-based, research-proven treatments to make therapy both fun and effective. We’ll work with your child to support their development so they can share their ideas, make friends, and much more!
Signs Your Child May Need Speech & Language Therapy
If your child seems to have trouble understanding others or expressing their own ideas, they could benefit from pediatric speech & language therapy. Some common signs to watch out for include:
- Difficulty pronouncing words or being understood by others
- Challenges with vocabulary, sentence structure, or grammar
- Trouble understanding and following directions
- Delays in speech or language development milestones
- Stuttering or difficulty with fluency
- Difficulty with social communication, such as taking turns in conversation or understanding nonverbal cues
- Limited use of gestures, like pointing or waving
- Frustration when trying to communicate with others
- Difficulty with reading and writing skills
- Not smiling, laughing, or making other facial expressions
- Trouble remembering or explaining what happened in a story
- Difficulty recognizing letter sounds
- Not speaking very much or at all
Our Approach at Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy
At Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy, we believe in a holistic and individualized approach to speech & language therapy. Our therapists conduct thorough assessments to understand each child’s strengths, limitations, and interests.
We collaborate with parents and each other to create a truly personalized treatment plan that meets your child’s needs. Our goals are to make therapy a positive experience, to help your child master their communication skills, and to show your family that wonders can happen!
Benefits of Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
Pediatric speech & language therapy can help your child achieve many skills that can improve their confidence and overall well being, including:
Improved speech clarity and fluency
So that others can understand them more easily.
Better language comprehension
For more confidence in following directions, remembering details, or explaining their ideas.
Stronger social communication skills
Such as taking turns in a conversation and understanding body language and nonverbal communication.
Increased academic success
Due to better reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.
Higher self-esteem
And overall wellbeing from achieving therapy goals with your support!
Schedule an Evaluation Today!
Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy is here to help your child achieve their fullest potential. Give us a call at (704) 752-1616 today to schedule an evaluation. Or, if you have any questions, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help.