Dr. Deborah Swain

Swain Center
- Address: 795 Farmers Ln Ste 23 | Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Rating: 4.00 (8 reviews)
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About Swain Center
The Swain Center is committed to offering an exceptional clinical experience that develops relationships built on trust, hope, and collaboration which enhance the success of our clients in a family-centered environment.
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795 Farmers Ln Ste 23,CA,95405
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Our grandson reached his third birthday last December only being able to say a few words with apraxia suspected.He started at the Swain Center two months ago with one private session a week with Michelle and is now going twice a week to work with her as well as attending Tiny Talkers sessions. The results have been amazing every week he has new words and he is able to put two or three words together to form a thought or expression. The newest word is why which he uses with great abandon and complete sincerity We and his parents are delighted to see this progress.The entire team at Swain Center has been wonderful-not only are they encouraging but we have all learned a lot about how to help and coach our little grandson.Michelle is patient and kind and makes the sessions fun. I was a bit concerned initially that such an intensive program would push him into stubborn resistance but he is happy to go to speech several times a week and is thriving. We could not recommend the Swain Center more highly and are very grateful for their program.
This facility is so unprofessional just when it seems that my little one will get the help he needs they continue to fail . I remember back in June I spoke to Marie she confirmed my son will start his group speech therapy I was so excited for my little one to get the help he needs and ONE DAY yes you heard ONE DAY before the scheduled appointment Marie reaches out to me that the therapist that was supposed to give the classes I guess quit . I was sad then for my little one and decided to wait in hopes they will find someone else soon . Well it did happen my little one was suppose to start his speech therapy class today Friday July 29 I was so excited for him and I and guess what once again Marie called me at 820 am to say sorry but the teacher was sick there will be no class today .. how dare them Im so mad and disappointed my child deserves better than this and I pray to GOD a better therapist reaches out so he can get the help he needs. I hope they get better staff and Im sorry to all the parents who are feeling the same feelings as me for our little ones
My daughter has autism for three years she has received speech and language services she has also been in the Lets Adapt group and in Tomatis listening center with these programs my daughter has made a lot of progress but the most important thing is that she is happy every time he has to go. I am very grateful to all the staff from reception therapists and lindsay Larro who are concerned about the progress of my daughter. Thank you for the precautions you follow at this time I feel safe that my daughter attends your sessions because I see how the Swain Center is following the rules to keep everyone safe. thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Tiny Talkers the Swain Center and all their therapists have been such a blessing for our two children. Our eldest was diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech at two and a half after speech delays and severe lack of care from our primary care doctor. When she started Tiny Talkers at two and a half years old she had no words that were consistent and intelligible by strangers. Tiny Talkers and others at the Swain Center worked closely with her and got results within a few months. They gave her an individualized learning plan that was tailored to her strengths and needs and equally importantly gave us as parents the tools and training to be effective therapists at home. Through lots of hard work our eldest is now at effectively age appropriate speech development under a year later. They were able to accomplish this under the spectre of the pandemic no-less with thoughtful appropriate and responsible use of both teletherapy and modified in-person therapy sessions. Its hard to express how appreciative I am of their services as we approach the Christmas season its remarkable to think that last Christmas our daughter wasnt talking and this year she is so abuzz about Christmas and Santa and all the presents shes hoping for. It is the best Christmas present a parent could hope for.
Wonderful place helping children with speech goals play groups and more.
Wonderful staff great services for all ages
Wonderful listening therapy experience for our entire family. Staff is gentle patient and really know how to work with children on the autism spectrum. Would recommend them overwhelmingly to families dealing with hearing sensitivities and speech and language areas of concern. Dr. Swain is a remarkable professional and really knows how to tap into the challenges and help remedy them. Also loved the testing by Dr. Swain to pinpoint our areas of strengths and weaknesses. Well worth the time and money we invested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
- responding to questions
- starting or ending conversation
- changing conversation topics
- using gestures like pointing
- understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
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.
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