Speech Therapy
Our Speech-Language Pathologists are licensed by the state of Minnesota and are members of the Minnesota Speech-Language Hearing Association as well as accredited members of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Therapists are trained in a variety of specialized areas including PROMPT level 1, Gestalt Language Learning, Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC), Meaningful Speech, and the Kaufman K-SLP Method.
Occupational Therapy
Our child Occupational Therapists are licensed by the state of Minnesota and certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Therapists are trained in a variety of specialized programs including Handwriting Without Tears/Learning Without Tears, Therapeutic Listening, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Reflex Integration, Therapressure Protocol, Astronaut Training, and Zones of Regulation.
Orofacial Myology
Orofacial Myology or Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy compliments speech-language therapy as it focuses on the correction and elimination of behaviors and patterns created by inappropriate muscle function and habits involving the tongue, lips, jaw and face. These behaviors and patterns effect the development of speech and feeding skills. Therapists have training in a variety of specialized programs including Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS).
Feeding Therapy
Our feeding therapy provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of feeding difficulties. Our goal is to develop age-appropriate feeding skills to ensure adequate nutrition for growth and development. Treatment will be provided individually to meet the needs of each child. Therapists have attended a variety of specialized trainings including Sequential Oral Sensory approach to feeding and the AEIOU approach to feeding.