Aim High Speech Therapy Services, PLLC, has provided speech therapy services for
children of all ages for over 10 years. We offer services via teletherapy to children in New York State and at our clinic. We are one of the few teletherapy services providers who focus exclusively on speech therapy. This enables us to maintain our attention on our core capabilities and provide exceptional service to every client.
At Aim High Speech, we aim high to reach the fullest potential of our every client!
We have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Larissa for the past year. My five-year-old son had low to normal muscle tone and had trouble making his l r...
Kate O.
July 17, 2023
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Our son has been attending speech therapy with Larisa at AIm High for 4 months now and we are very happy with her sessions and his progress. He has worked...
Madeleine R.
June 13, 2012
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I tried a couple of speech therapists to work with my seven year old boy. I have finally settled with Aim High Speech. Larisa at Aim High Speech quickly...
Michelle W.
December 21, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.