A speech-language pathologist, sometimes referred to as a speech therapist, is a professional healthcare provider who has at least a Master level degree in Speech-Language Pathology. SLPs have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.

A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is an individual trained to conduct speech-language screenings, administer therapy, and collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and families. CDAs typically have diverse academic backgrounds, often in social services, child development, or speech sciences. They undergo specialized training to deliver therapy under the supervision of an SLP.

A formal assessment may be needed if your child is not meeting, or is slowly meeting, speech and language milestones, or is at risk for a speech/language disorder due to the presence of another condition such as Down Syndrome or Autism, or if there is a family history of speech and language disorders.

The evaluating Speech Language Pathologist will schedule a time and date with you to discuss the assessment results. You can receive a written assessment report, including formal assessment results, informal observations, background information, and recommendations, at an additional cost.

The length of therapy cannot be predicted. Children may show immediate improvement, or it may be very gradual. The rate and pattern of improvement is different for every child. Progress may be evaluated in six month intervals.

Therapy sessions within the school setting may take place based on the availability of the clinician's schedule and the availability of space at the school.

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