Central Delaware Speech - Language Pathology; Inc. - Dover
Speech Therapy, Social Skills Training, Occupational Therapy
Address: 541 South Red Haven Lane | Dover, DE 19901
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About Central Delaware Speech - Language Pathology; Inc. - Dover
Central Delaware Speech-Language Pathology (CDSLP) is a therapist owned outpatient therapy clinic specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of speech-language disorders in the pediatric and specialty populations. In addition to offering speech-language services, we also offer feeding therapy, behavior modification services, potty training services, occupational therapy, and social skills training. The company became an official corporation in 2008, and was developed to provide the highest quality services and most convenient evaluation and treatment options for local families.
CDSLP is committed to offering clients and their families individually tailored services to meet all therapeutic needs. This includes comprehensive evaluations, fun, engaging, and results-oriented treatment sessions, and supportive guidance for parents to encourage carryover of learned skills. The facility also offers ongoing informational seminars conducted by respected local professionals, social networking opportunities for parents and families, and frequent organized “fun events” for our clients.
Our office features a child-friendly and welcoming reception area, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the area’s best therapists. In addition, our facility is equipped with specially designed therapy rooms that feature one-way mirrored observation windows for parents to observe treatment sessions. Every aspect of CDSLP was designed to promote excellent results and to create comfort and ease for our children and their families.
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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.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about you your skills, and you will most likely demonstrate these skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a couple hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with you, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon your strengths. If there are others part of your care team, the therapist may teach strategies for supporting your individualized needs at home and may recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help you thrive.
Monitor your progress. You can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure you're achieving your short and long-term goals.
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