Speech-Language Therapy For Teenagers
Succeed in school today - thrive in adulthood tomorrow!
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Develop a functional way to express basic wants, needs, feelings, and thoughts through various methods, from pictures to talking iPads.
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Develop skills to communicate confidently and effectively with a stutter.
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Develop speaking and listening skills to expand vocabulary, improve grammar, and more!
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Improve speech by correctly saying the sounds in words.
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Develop skills to stay organized and navigate everyday tasks to support independence and engagement.
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Providing neurodivergent folks with tools to socialize without "conforming" or masking their disability.
Specialized Speech-Language Services In Colorado and Illinois
Evaluations
Your teenager will participate in a holistic and comprehensive evaluation to identify strengths and areas for growth. At the end of the evaluation, your teenager will have a personalized therapeutic plan that is designed for their unique needs.
The evaluation includes:
Interview with the teen
Interviews with caregivers
Formal tests (i.e., receive a score)
Informal tests (i.e., tests that gather information without a score)
Collaborative goal-setting with the teenager and caregivers
Therapy
The evaluation is complete—fantastic! Now, it's time for therapy at AugmentAbility.
Speech therapy includes:
Individual goals targeted to your teenager’s unique needs
Skills to foster independence, advocacy, and confidence
Specific feedback
Optional at-home practice to enhance skill development between sessions
Group or individual sessions
The amount of therapy a client has is tailored to their specific goals and needs.
AugmentAbility Speech Therapy conducts Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations and therapy to find clients an affirming and functional communication method. Clients who benefit from AAC may participate in a trial to find the best system for them.