OTC’s state licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are experts in the area of communication. Working with individuals of all ages, our SLPs have specific experience and training to address various diagnosis’ or problem areas including but not limited to:
- Articulation and Phonological Speech Disorders
- Apraxia
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Communication Problems associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disorders
- Dysarthria
- Nonverbal Communication Difficulties
- Oral Motor and Swallowing Difficulties
- Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
- Social and Pragmatic Language Disorders
Our SLPs work collaboratively with our OTC team and site staff regarding oral-motor issues, including difficulty in eating and swallowing; communication using varied augmentative and visual methodologies; vocalization and auditory processing concerns.
OTC SLP’s utilize multifaceted treatment programs that are individually designed to meet the unique needs of the individual and their family, and are then combined with the most effective instructional techniques. We have a commitment to best practice and utilize a wide variety of traditional and specialized approaches and methodologies including:
- Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Software Technologies
- Feeding and Oral Motor Therapies
- Listening Programs
- PECS
- Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI)
- Social Skill Development and Social Stories
- Traditional Speech and Language Intervention