top of page

It's an important part of communicative success!

​

"Of all the skills available to us,

communication is perhaps the most empowering."

​

Following a proactive approach allows for efficient usage of time and energy. Seize the day and make communication, a vital component of life, the priority it was designed to be! 

 

The best thing to do is have an expert, a licensed and ASHA certified speech and language pathologist, professionally evaluate speech and language skills.

 

​

​​

Why Speech & Language Therapy?

Common aspects of life affected by speech and language difficulties:

Learning

(Developmental)

​

Parents, you are smart!  If you've thought speech or language development was slower than you expected, you may have check out your impression with other people in your community.  You may get an answer such as, "Don't worry, she/he will outgrow it”.  

​

Waiting is so hard. Isn't it?

What should you do?  

How can you know for sure what to do? 

Contact Shaw Speech.

​

An individual with developmental difficulties/impairments may struggle with:

  • Saying certain sounds/letters correctly

  • being understood by others  

  • using enough words to communicate (limited vocabulary)

  • Putting words together to form sentences

  • following directions

  • recalling information

​

Relationships

(Social)

 

Even if a person says  words clearly and complex sentences with correct grammar, they still may have a communication problem - if he or she has not mastered the rules for social language known as pragmatics. These difficulties can negatively affect socialization and acceptance.

 

An individual with social difficulties may:

 

  • Say inappropriate or unrelated things during conversations

  • Tell stories in a disorganized way

  • Have little variety in language use

Business & Higher Education

(Professional)

 

Educational and professional image consists of messages with verbal, visual, and vocal components.  Quality of voice, pronunciation, and style of speaking should enhance image.

 

Many people take great pride in their accents. However, some people's  present the following difficulties:  

 

  • People not understanding you

  • Avoiding social interaction with those who may not understand you

  • Frustration from having to repeat yourself all the time

  • People focusing on your accent more than on what you are trying to say

 

The inability to communicate effectively with power and confidence directly impacts individual image and self-esteem. This affects job performance, educational advancement, and everyday life activities.

Toddler with Wooden Toys
Friends Forever
Graduation Ceremony

If you have concerns about your child's speech or language, please fill out the form below, & we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

bottom of page