Speech-Language Pathology

Designed to help with academics, social skills, behavior, sleep, breathing and set your child on a trajectory of success and joy!

At TLC Pediatric Therapy, we honor every child’s unique way of communicating. From neurodivergent communication styles to the use of sign language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and visual devices, there are many ways children share their message and communicate.

Our skilled pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs) partner with families to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that maximizes each child’s strengths. By focusing on the critical Birth–5 years when neuroplasticity is at its peak, children have an opportunity to reach their potential in school, peer relationships, and participate fully in the family structure.

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What Is Speech & Language Therapy?

Speech and language therapy supports children in developing the skills needed to:

Express themselves effectively.
Understand others.
Access curriculum in academic settings.
Build social and family relationships.

Specific areas assessed and targeted include:

Speech is how we produce sounds and one of the modes in which to use language. Specific to articulation, resonance, fluency.
Language is how we understand and use words – vocabulary, grammar, storytelling, social interaction.

Children may benefit from pediatric speech and language therapy if they:

Struggle to pronounce sounds clearly.
Have difficulty following directions or understanding stories.
Find it hard to express needs or build vocabulary.
Struggle with conversations, turn-taking, or social communication.
Show feeding or swallowing difficulties tied to oral-motor skills.

At TLC, therapy is play-based, engaging, and family-centered so the process feels natural while progress is rewarding.

Why Speech & Language Therapy Matters

From a child’s first “mama” or “dada,” communication forms the foundation for early childhood development. By age five, language skills directly shape literacy, school readiness, and peer relationships.

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Without support, speech and language challenges may impact:

Reading and academic achievement.
Confidence and self-esteem.
Social skills and friendships.

When families seek therapy during the Birth–5 window, children progress rapidly because their brains are most ready to learn. Gaining communication skills early sets the stage for lifelong success in school, relationships, and independence.

At TLC, we:

Tailor therapy to each child’s strengths and needs.
Partner with families through coaching and collaboration.
Provide care grounded in clinical research.
Celebrate every milestone—from first words to full conversations.

Everyday Skills &
Meaningful Growth
Through Speech Therapy

Our SLP teams assess expressive and receptive language, social communication, cognition communication, and verbal-motor skills.

Therapy is integrated into everyday routines—songs, stories, play, and family interaction—so children learn in ways that feel natural and joyful. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate, reinforcing skills at home through your family’s natural environment and activities of daily living. We are experts in how to integrate and build relationships with caregivers and make tips and techniques easy to integrate, and meaningful to you.

We recognize that each new sound, word, phrase, or conversation builds confidence, connection, and joy.

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Examples Goals of Speech and Language Therapy

Expressive & Receptive Language

Expand vocabulary and word combinations to understand and express wants and needs.

Strengthen understanding of directions, questions, and narratives.

Speech Sounds (Articulation), Phonological Patterns, Verbal Motor

Improve sound clarity (speech sound production) and phonological speech patterns with playful practice

Practice articulation, phonological patterns, verbal motor sequencing through songs, social games, gross motor movements, art.

Social Communication & Pragmatics

Model conversations during playgroups, social peer interactions, or pretend play.

Teach turn-taking, eye contact, and emotional awareness.

Cognitive Communication (Reasoning, Attention, Emotional Regulation)

Build comprehension, sequencing, and problem-solving skills.

Support focus and organization in play with interactive and engaging tasks that are emotionally regulating for the individual child.

Feeding & Swallowing Support

Screen picky eating or swallowing difficulties.

Strategies to promote safe feeding.

Resonance / Organic Disorders

Address pitch, tone, or nasality.

Collaborate with medical providers on hearing or structural concerns.

Multidisciplinary Approach
at TLC Pediatric Therapy

Speech and language development connects with motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and daily routines. That’s why TLC’s SLPs collaborate with occupational therapists, behavior specialists, and feeding therapists to deliver holistic support.

This team-based pediatric therapy model ensures progress across all areas of your child’s development.

Our values guide us to:

Honor individual differences in communication.

Share information authentically with caregivers.

Coach families to apply strategies at home and school.

Celebrate every word, giggle, and breakthrough.

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How Our BRIDGE Framework
Guides Feeding Therapy

Our proprietary BRIDGE model: Building Relationships &

Interdisciplinary Developmental Guidance to Empower Families

guides every therapy plan.

In speech therapy, BRIDGE means:

Balance: Evidence-based care blended with play.

Respect: Honoring each child’s pace and comfort.

Integration: Embedding skills into daily routines like circle time, meals, play.

Development: Building skills through guided practice and joyful learning.

Growth: Celebrating every step forward.

Empowerment: Equipping families with strategies and advocacy tools.

What to Expect With
Speech & Language Therapy

Your child’s journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation, assessing how they understand and use language.

Therapy sessions may include:

Language-rich play, books, and music.
Articulation games and sound practice.
Storytelling and role play for social communication.
Parent coaching to extend learning at home.
Regular progress tracking and updated goals.

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Celebrate your childs
Joy, Play & Progress

At TLC, we believe mealtimes should be joyful, not stressful. Each safe swallow, new food, and confident family meal is worth celebrating. We measure progress not only in skills, but in smiles, confidence, and connection.