Speech & Language Services

Wondering if you should be concerned about your child’s speech or language skills? Check out the Warning Signs of Language Delay and How Does Your Child Hear & Talk?

We can evaluate and treat for the following conditions:

Delayed expressive language (not talking, limited use of words, not putting words together to form sentences)
Delayed comprehension issues (i.e. difficulty understanding words, specific concepts, following directions)
Delay in articulation (pronunciation of specific sounds/letters)
Speech/language delays secondary to hearing loss including children who utilize hearing aids or cochlear implants
Autism spectrum and/or social language difficulties
Apraxia of speech
Fluency disorders (stuttering)
Non-speaking/use of speech generating device(s) or alternative communication methods

Prior to the appointment you will speak with the evaluating clinician to establish an assessment plan based on your concerns.

The day of evaluation process typically includes:

a 1-2 hour in-person visit in your home or teletherapy visit (off-island) by licensed SLP
an in-depth case history review to acquire crucial developmental/medical information
observation and/or formal assessment in the areas of your concern, these may include (dependent on age, ability, and participation):
- speech sound production (articulation skills)
- comprehension (receptive skills) and use of language (expressive skills)
- sound of their voice and resonance
- speech fluency
- social/conversational skills
- play and interaction skills
exam of oral structures and functioning (child permitting)
trial of strategies/opportunity for parent practice of strategies
review of results and recommendations
written assessment summary provided on the day of

A formal report will be written up and sent to your child’s referring physician. Your child’s report can then be accessed via the patient portal.

Providing in-person services in Honolulu, HI and surrounding areas and teletherapy services for neighboring islands