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Experienced & enthusiastic speech therapy services in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs provided in-home or on-line! Book your free consultation TODAY!
Our approach
We create treatment plans that are based on the philosophy that speech therapy and language learning should be fun, functional and specific to the unique needs and strengths of each person. Whether you or your child is working on articulation, learning to use AAC, or strengthening language skills, you need an SLP who admires and respects the learning process.
Our Services
Articulation Therapy
If you have difficulty pronouncing certain speech sounds, or if your child has speech that is difficult to understand, you may benefit from therapy that works on teaching and practicing the correct production of speech sounds.
Expressive Language Therapy
The ability to say what we mean, ask for what we need, and share our thoughts and opinions are all related to expressive language skills. Anyone who has difficulty constructing sentences, or conveying what they mean to say may benefit from expressive language therapy.
Receptive Language Therapy
When others speak to us, we use our receptive language skills to understand what’s being said. Someone who appears confused when you speak to them, or has difficulty understanding and following directions might benefit from therapy that focuses on receptive language skills.
Augmentative Alternative Communication
If you or your child has difficulty communicating with spoken language, a visual system that supports the ability to communicate independently may be needed. Augmentative Alternative Communication or AAC refers to any system, high tech or low tech (like text messaging or picture symbols) that can be used to communicate.
Fluency
If you or your child stutters, fluency therapy that focuses on strategies to reduce their stuttering can help. Stuttering can cause frustration and embarrassment and it’s important that a child who stutters receives therapy that addresses the emotional experience that comes with stuttered speech.
Pragmatic Language Therapy
If you or your child has difficulty knowing how to interact with others, always says “the wrong thing”, or can’t think of anything to say to peers, therapy that focuses on pragmatic language skills can help build enrich relationships and make interactions more enjoyable. Pragmatic therapy that focuses on the individual’s goals can help build confidence for self-advocacy and understand the “unwritten rules” of communication.
FAQs
What is speech therapy?
Speech therapy refers to treatment of communication disorders by a Speech Language Pathologist also called an SLP. This can include anything from speech sounds that are incorrectly articulated to difficulty understanding or using language to express oneself. Speech therapists have a broad scope of practice that includes swallowing disorders, feeding difficulties, and more! Only properly accredited Speech Language Pathologists can provide speech therapy services. Here at Invincible Speech Therapy we are focused on treating adults and children who struggle with a variety of speech, language, and communication challenges.
If my child has an SLP at school why should I consider hiring a private SLP?
School-based services focus on supporting your child’s ability to access the curriculum. A school-based SLP will focus on the most foundational skills that will help your child. In the private clinic, an SLP can complement the school-based services by working on supplemental goals, or reinforcing the skill areas they are working on at school.
How do I know if my child needs to see an SLP?
If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, it’s a good idea to get an evaluation from an accredited SLP. An evaluation can help to determine whether your child’s communication development is on track for their age, or whether they might benefit from the services of an SLP. If your child is currently receiving the services of an SLP at school and has an IEP, you may want to consider supplementing this with therapy outside of school. Schools are required to use certain limited criterion to determine whether a child can receive speech therapy services at school. If your child has been denied services through your local school district but you still think they can benefit, Invincible Speech Therapy may be able to help!
What will happen during a speech therapy session?
As soon as the SLP greets you or your child, therapy has begun! What looks like “just playing” or “just chatting” can often be the most effective treatment techniques. Therapy activities include focused practice, such as worksheets, but for children, also includes play-based practice in which the SLP provides lots of models to teach vocabulary and temptations for a child to use speech and language. Therapy also happens when your SLP is listening to your child, looking for them to use practiced skills in spontaneous interactions. Of course, direct teaching of how to make speech sounds, how to use grammar, and what to listen for to interpret language are all important parts of what we do!
What is an SLP?
SLP is an abbreviation for the title Speech Language Pathologist. In order to become an SLP, a masters degree from an accredited program is required as well as a state license. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certifies SLPs with the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). This nationally recognized certification represents a level of professional excellence beyond the minimum requirements for state licensure. According to ASHA’s website, “Certificate holders are expected to uphold these standards and abide by ASHA's Code of Ethics.”
In addition to treatment, your SLP can consult with you and other members of your or your child’s treatment team (for example, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, and teachers), help you understand and advocate for yourself and your child.
What kinds of things might an SLP work on with me or my child?
When your child is evaluated for speech therapy, if therapy is recommended, the SLP will identify goals for treatment and will regularly report progress towards those goals. Many skill areas can be targeted in speech therapy. These include, but are not limited to: expressive language, receptive language, pragmatic language, fluency or stuttering, correction of articulation and speech sound errors, use of supported communication like AAC, functional use of language for sharing opinions, experiences, and self-advocating.
In-Home & Virtual Sessions available
Chicago, IL & Surrounding suburbs
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday
4pm–7pm
Saturday
9am–Noon
Phone
(773) 217-0575
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