Speech and Language Delay

Each year, Fraser works with numerous families affected by speech and language delay. Fraser provides evaluation, direct services, information, and support for children, adults, and their families. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality and innovation, and our staff is skilled and caring. Perhaps the best way to understand how Fraser can help your family is to read our stories of success.

Definition

A term describing when a child is not communicating at an age-appropriate level.

Related Disorders

  • Aphasia
  • Developmental language disorder
  • Dyslalia
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysphasia
  • Receptive-expressive language disorder
  • Speech disturbance

Direct Services

Speech-language therapy— play and structured activities that improve children’s language and communication skills, articulation, social communication, eating and swallowing.

Social Language Groups— small group settings designed to improve communication and social interaction skills for children with autism spectrum disorders or who demonstrate difficulty with social interactions.

Fast ForWord™— computer-based learning programs designed to improve language, reading, and overall communication skills.

Physical therapy— play and functional activities that improve children’s mobility, motor development, posture, strength, range of motion, balance, and coordination.

Music therapy— play and structured activities using music that help children improve academic, social, emotional, communication and physical skills.

Family Support

Family Focused Program— skill-building activities for parents of young children who need additional support to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.

Child Care Consultation and Support Services— practical strategies for child care and school-age care providers to enable them to include and retain children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors in community child care programs.

Education

Infant, toddler, and preschool programs at Fraser School— inclusive child care and educational curriculum for children of all abilities.

Ready 4K Program at Fraser School— structured learning to prepare children for kindergarten.