Speech Therapy, Early Intervention, Social Skills Training
Address: 1301 Plantation Island Dr #202A | St. Augustine, FL 32080
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)
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Ages Served: Children
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About Small Talk Therapy - St. Augustine
Our mission is to provide speech and hearing therapy that will improve the quality of life for you and those you care about.
Small Talk is dedicated to helping people lead more fulfilling lives by giving them the tools essential to maximize their communication potential. Whether this means helping a child say his first words or expand his vocabulary, teaching someone to use his voice better to eliminate vocal nodules, providing strategies to speak more fluently, hear better with hearing aids, or enabling our patients to have more success understanding materials he hears, our speech language pathologists have the expertise.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
If I could give 10 stars I would. This group of therapist and the staff behind them have done wonders for our family. I have all three of my children in...
William J.
October 25, 2023
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My son was having voice problems and we found this wonderful place. Not only did Julie help with his voice but also helped him come out of his shell. I...
Roy R.
November 5, 2019
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My daughter who is deaf she goes to speech therapy. Therapist knows sign language. So great to see them communicating w each other through sign language....
Vanessa N.
January 26, 2018
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
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
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.
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