Speech Evaluation and Therapy
Keystone SLP offers comprehensive speech evaluations and personalized therapy to support your child’s communication development. Evaluations provide an in-depth analysis of your child’s speech and language skills, helping to determine the next steps for tailored therapy and recommendations. Therapy services address various areas, including speech sound production, receptive and expressive language, fluency, social communication, and more, all designed to meet your child’s unique needs.
Some of the areas speech and language therapy may address include:
Articulation (Speech Sound) Disorders: Difficulty producing sounds clearly can make communication hard to understand.
Fluency Disorders/Stuttering: Interruptions in speech flow, like stuttering, disrupt smooth communication.
Voice Disorders: Problems with pitch, volume, or quality can affect how speech is heard and understood.
Receptive Language Delay: Challenges in understanding spoken language can hinder following directions or grasping meanings.
Expressive Language Delay: Difficulty using words to express thoughts or needs clearly may need targeted support.
Late Talkers: Delayed speech development may require intervention to build vocabulary and communication.
Social Communication Challenges: Difficulties using verbal and nonverbal cues can impact social interactions.
Autism: A condition affecting communication and social skills, benefiting from early intervention.
Auditory Processing Difficulties: Trouble understanding speech or sounds, especially noise, may need strategies to improve comprehension.
Whether you're seeking speech therapy in the Brooklyn area, in-home services, or telehealth options, Keystone SLP is dedicated to helping your child thrive.
Feeding/Swallowing Evaluation and Therapy
Feeding and swallowing are vital for a child’s nutrition, growth, and overall well-being, but challenges like difficulty chewing, limited food preferences, texture sensitivities, or struggles with safe swallowing can make mealtimes overwhelming for both the child and caregiver. Feeding evaluations help identify pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, examining factors such as oral-motor skills, sensory processing, medical conditions, and behavioral concerns. With individualized therapy strategies and support, these challenges can be addressed, transforming mealtimes into positive, stress-free experiences that foster a child’s success and happiness.
Here are some common areas of concern that can be addressed:
Picky Eaters: Limited food preferences can make it challenging to maintain a balanced diet.
Difficulty Chewing: Struggles with breaking down food properly can affect mealtime success and nutrition.
Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia): Support and strategies can help ensure food and liquids are swallowed safely.
Food Aversions: Strong dislikes or fears of certain textures, tastes, or smells can make eating stressful.
Delayed Oral Motor Skills: Developing the muscle control needed for chewing and swallowing may require focused support.
Sensory-Based Feeding Issues: Sensitivity to food texture, temperature, or appearance can impact a child’s willingness to eat.
Mealtime Behavior Issues: Behaviors like refusing to sit at the table or throwing food can disrupt mealtime routines.
Transitioning from Breast to Bottle: Guidance is available to support smooth transitions between breast and bottle feeding, in a way that protects breastfeeding and encourages positive feeding experiences.
Building Feeding Skills: Developing essential feeding skills, such as spoon feeding and cup drinking, helps children grow their independence and confidence at mealtimes.
With expert guidance and tailored support, Keystone SLP helps families turn mealtimes into enjoyable, nourishing experiences for both children and caregivers.
Lactation Support
Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both the parent and the baby. Not only do these practices foster a strong emotional bond between a parent and a child, but they also deliver essential nutrients and antibodies that boost the baby's immune system and support healthy growth, as well as aid in postpartum recovery. Keystone SLP provides lactation support to ensure all parents have access to the resources and guidance needed for successful breastfeeding.
Support is available for the following lactation consultant services:
Prenatal Lactation Consultation- A prenatal consultation provides valuable preparation and knowledge for a successful breastfeeding journey. It will help you understand the stages of breastfeeding, address common challenges, and offer practical guidance on latching and positioning. You will learn how to recognize hunger cues and store milk safely.
Initial lactation Consultation- Breastfeeding can be challenging and stressful, even for experienced mothers, because every child is unique. During an initial consultation, Keystone SLP’s lactation consultant conducts a comprehensive evaluation that reviews both the baby and mother's health. A full feeding assessment examines the baby's mouth and the mother's breast anatomy. Whether you have specific concerns or want to ensure a smooth start, this consultation addresses common challenges and prepares you and your baby for a positive breastfeeding journey.
Follow-up Consultation-Still have questions or concerns? A follow-up lactation visit is critical to address new and persisting issues. During the follow-up, your baby's latch and positioning are reassessed, weight gain is monitored, and techniques are adjusted as needed to ensure continued progress. This visit also provides continuous support and guidance to reinforce a successful breastfeeding experience for you and your baby.
Back-to-work Consultation-Returning to work introduces a new phase in your breastfeeding journey. This consultation covers pumping techniques, expected milk output, proper storage, bottle-feeding methods, and strategies to develop a supportive pumping plan at the workplace. Keystone SLP ensures a smooth, stress-free transition for you and your baby.
Keystone SLP’s lactation consultant services provide the personalized guidance and support parents need to overcome challenges and ensure a successful breastfeeding journey.