Address: 1201 U.S. Hwy 1 suite 210 | North Palm Beach, FL 33408
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About Speech and Learning Institute, Inc.
The Speech and Learning Institute, Inc. is devoted to provide best practices in speech language pathology and occupational therapy. We conduct assessments, therapy and educational enrichment services in an individualized and family centered manner. Specialized treatment methodologies are used to provide the highest quality of therapy. Our speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists hold a master's degree and are licensed and nationally certified by their professional organization. We use a team approach and encourage families and caregivers to be active participants in their treatment plan. It is our goal for parents and caregivers to learn strategies to carryover skills and enhance therapeutic progress at home. We strive to help each client achieve their goals and achieve their highest potential.
Speech and Learning Institute, Inc. is committed to improve the quality of life for people of all ages, and their loved ones, by providing education, expert assessment and skilled training in a caring and compassionate manner. We believe that our patients and their families are individuals with unique health care needs requiring assistance to achieve one's optimum level of health and function. It is our goal to provide quality service to assist the patient and caregiver in achieving their maximum functional potential.
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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
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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