Pediatric Programs
At Easterseals, we take a whole-child approach to therapy, providing personalized support for children and young adults ages 0-21. Our certified speech-language pathologists work closely with each child and family to address individual needs, helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful communication skills.
Our speech-language therapy focuses on comprehension, expression, articulation, fluency, voice, oral motor skills, and feeding challenges. Using play-based activities, engaging tools, and step-by-step instruction, our SLPs make learning new skills fun and achievable, while providing guidance and training for caregivers to support progress at home.
Types of Speech Therapy We Offer
At Easterseals, we provide a variety of speech-language therapy services tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our goal is to help children communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively, while also supporting families with strategies to reinforce progress at home.
Articulation Therapy
Articulation Therapy
- What it helps with: Clear speech sounds, sound errors (e.g., “wabbit” for rabbit), lisps
- Goal: Help your child produce individual sounds correctly
AAC Therapy
Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- What it helps with: Communication support for children with limited speech, using devices, picture boards, or sign language
- Goal: Provide functional, meaningful communication tools
Phonological Therapy
Phonological Therapy
- What it helps with: Speech patterns such as fronting, stopping, or gliding; improving overall speech intelligibility
- Goal: Teach children the rules for using sounds in words
Expressive Language Therapy
Expressive Language Therapy
- What it helps with: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence building, storytelling, expressing ideas
- Goal: Support children in using language to communicate clearly
Receptive Language Therapy
Receptive Language Therapy
- What it helps with: Understanding questions, following directions, learning concepts like size, location, time, and quantity
- Goal: Strengthen a child’s ability to comprehend and process language
Social/Pragmatic Communication Therapy
Social/Pragmatic Communication Therapy
- What it helps with: Conversation skills, reading social cues, problem-solving, perspective-taking
- Goal: Build confident and flexible social communication
Fluency Therapy
Fluency Therapy (Stuttering)
- What it helps with: Smoothness of speech, reducing tension and speech blocks, managing frustration
- Goal: Foster comfortable and confident communication
Voice Therapy
Voice Therapy
- What it helps with: Hoarse or strained voice, pitch and volume, healthy voice habits
- Goal: Improve vocal quality and reduce strain
Take the First Step: Submit Your Forms Here
Completing these forms is the first step in beginning your child’s therapy journey. They help our team understand your child’s unique needs so we can have an informed conversation about next steps. Once we receive them, we’ll be in touch to discuss how to move forward and support your child’s progress.