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Speech Therapy in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody , GA. Speak to a Pediatric Speech Therapist Now
Speech Therapy in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody , GA. Speak to a Pediatric Speech Therapist Now
Does your child have difficulty eating or picky eating habits? Does he/she have less than 20 foods in his/her diet or excludes whole categories? Is mealtime difficult often with behaviors such as refusal to try a variety of new foods, crying or gagging? Is your child losing weight or not gaining enough weight on the growth chart? Sage offers expert feeding therapy in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Buckhead, GA and all surrounding areas. Eating is a socially learned behavior and should be stress free and fun. We offer a desensitization approach that involves the "whole child". This includes all aspects of underlying issues related to eating such as sensory processing, oral motor skills, nutrition, behavior and environmental factors. Instead of demanding consumption and rewarding for swallowing, your therapist…
Join us for FREE developmental playgroups about speech therapy, educational consulting, and more. Playgroups are held monthly and topics include: Speech & Language Development, Birth to 5 and Kindergarten Readiness Occupational Therapy: Sensory Processing & Fine Motor Development Educational Consulting: Choosing the Right School for Your Child Psycho-Ed evaluations: Does your child need one? What does it entail? Sign up below to get email notifications of upcoming playgroups!
What toys are best for my child's development? We have written a fantastic article on this topic for a local blog and toy company. Websites and Online Articles American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA: Typical Speech & Language Development National Autism Center - Autism Resources for Families Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents Temple Grandin's Teaching Tips Operation Autism for Military Families Books (Available on Amazon) Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management, & Treatment by Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD Speaking of Apraxia by Leslie Lindsay, R.N., B.S.N. The Parents Guide to Speech and Language Problems by Debbie Feit Children with Specific Language Impairment (Language,…
Tutoring the SAGE Speech & Learning Way Many of the tutors at SAGE Speech & Learning are certified speech-language pathologists, holding both certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensing. They maintain professional credentials in continuing education annually and are specifically trained to implement and interpret standardized assessment tools. Our SLP Tutors have undergone additional training in the areas of reading & literacy, spelling, and/or verbal & written language expression.SLP's will provide tutoring in academic subject areas, as well as across subject areas, implementing organizational and learning techniques that can span a lifetime.If needed, an SLP can provide additional standardized testing in literacy and language learning skills, including a complete assessment of verbal and written language, phonological awareness, reading, spelling and writing. Tutoring will capitalize on your child's…
At SAGE Speech & Learning our therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches for the treatment of speech and language disorders, social skills needs, and feeding/swallowing disorders. SAGE Speech maintains a strong commitment to continuing education, and we work hard to stay abreast of new and emerging approaches to helping children become their very best! Listed below is a brief description of the specialized methods we are pleased to offer. Infant & Toddler Speech-Language/Developmental Playgroups Beckman Oral/Motor Feeding Protocol Fast ForWord Language and Reading Lindamood Bell: Visualizing & Verbalizing PROMPT and Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia DIR/Floortime & Play-based Intervention for Infants and Preschool populations Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Auditory Processing Treatment & Management Speech Boot Camps Oral motor skills are controlled by…
SAGE Speech & Learning strives to provide each family with a welcoming and knowledgeable team of specialists, each uniquely equipped to address the needs of your child. We refer to and partner with a number of professionals, and will be happy to set up services for your child with the following professionals. Please contact us directly for details at 404-245-7981. Reading Specialists Deeming Waiver & Medicaid Specialist Developmental Pediatricians Psychologists Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Adult Speech-Language Therapy
Speech therapy is the evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Speech and language development usually follows a typical pattern in children. If you have concerns about your child's speech or language development, our therapists can conduct an evaluation and work with you to develop a complete speech therapy plan. Our Speech Language Therapy programs are individually designed for children and young adults who need assistance in any area of communication, including Articulation and Pre-literacy skills, Language Comprehension & Expression, Social/Pragmatic Language, and Oral Motor/Feeding. We work with children and young adults to help them build the communication skills they need to thrive. Parents call us for many reasons and we're always happy to talk about your concerns and answer your questions. Whether your child is having trouble making…
A compassionate and enthusiastic person who provides one-on-one help in the classroom for a child with diverse needs. A facilitator's goal is for their student to be successful in the classroom; academically, socially and behaviorally. Most facilitators have a degree or are working towards a degree in a child related field, such as Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Ed, Counseling, and Psychology. Facilitators will help their student participate in and transition between activities, provide encouragement and adapt materials to their student's needs. Daily communication is also provided to parents! Our facilitators have"¦ A bachelor's degree in or are earning a degree in a child related field (SLP, OT, Psych, Special Ed) Practical experience working with children with special and diverse needs, including Autism and/or developmental…
SAGE Speech & Learning is the ONLY practice in Georgia that is trained and certified to provide the Lidcombe Program for stuttering. Stuttering therapy in Atlanta is scarce, and much of it not based in solid evidence. SAGE Speech offers stuttering therapy in Atlanta for children in preschool and older. The Lidcombe Program is a direct, behavioral program for stuttering therapy. It has the largest and strongest evidence base of all direct stuttering treatments for preschool aged children. The program is ideal for ages 3-6, but can be done successfully with children older than 6 and into elementary school. When you notice your child is stuttering, seek out professional advice immediately from a speech therapist who specializes in stuttering. Stuttering can sometimes disappear within 3-6 months of…