The PEDS Center

SPEECH THERAPY

Speech therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on improving communication and speech skills. It is typically conducted by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is trained in the assessment and treatment of communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can be used to treat many things we take for granted, like eating and talking. Each care plan is tailored to the individual needs of the patient and is designed to improve their overall communication abilities. Sessions may involve a range of highly engaging activities to improve skills through play. Our speech-language pathologists specialize in speech sound disorders, oral motor, feeding, and social skills. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The focus of occupational therapy is to help people perform daily activities to live their lives to the fullest. Our therapists treatment of physical, cognitive, and emotional conditions. Therapy may involve a range of activities, such as practicing self-care tasks like bathing and dressing, developing strategies to manage anxiety and stress, or handwriting. The ultimate goal of occupational therapy is to help the patient develop the skills and confidence they need to perform daily activities and achieve their personal goals. Our therapists specialize in fine motor, coordination, and social-emotional regulation.