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*we are proud to offer a spectrum of therapy and educational services*
Services offered at KLC East Dallas
Speech & Language Therapy
Treatment and parent education are provided in the following areas: Articulation/Phonology, Augmentative & Alternative Communication, Autism, Cleft Palate, Developmental Delay, Dysarthria, Expressive Language, Fluency/Stuttering, Frontal and Lateral Lisp, Oral Motor/Sensory, Pragmatic Language (Social Skills), Receptive Language
Infant Feeding & Bottle Refusal
At KLC Pediatric Therapy, our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and pediatric feeding specialists work collaboratively with families to support infants experiencing challenges with bottle feeding, bottle refusal, and the transition to solids through baby-led weaning.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is implemented by specifically trained Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. Feeding therapy is a speciality within a speciality. Feeding therapy is extremely beneficial and strongly recommended if your child is having difficulty eating. A variety of issues can be addressed: Improving sensory tolerance to various food textures, Developing chewing skills, Increasing a variety and volume of nutritional intake to include all food groups and textures, Reducing avoidance behaviors during mealtimes, Decrease “picky eating”
Myofunctional Therapy
KLC Pediatric Therapy provides individualized services to treat myofunctional (pediatric and adult), speech, and feeding disorders. We are are clinic that focuses on a holistic approach. We know that choosing a provider and pursing therapy is a big decision and we are here to help you every step of the way. By collaborating with a network of highly skilled providers, we are dedicated to providing you and your family with the highest level of care.
Tethered Oral Tissues
The tongue is one of the most critical organs in our bodies. It has the ability to regulate and shape orofacial structures and associated musculature. Unrestricted mobility of the tongue and lip are required for optimal speech, chewing, swallowing, oral hygiene, and breathing functions. Lingual range of motion, coordination, and strength impact the development of the skeletal structures of the jaw and the airway. Learn more about signs, symptoms, and what we look for during our evaluations.
Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on improving a child's movement, strength, balance, coordination, and overall gross motor skills. It helps children who have developmental delays, injuries, or conditions that affect their ability to move and participate in daily activities. This includes working on fundamental developmental skills such as rolling, crawling, and walking, as well as addressing specific concerns like toe walking. Our therapists use a variety of exercises, play-based activities, and specialized techniques to help children reach their full physical potential.
Parent Coaching
Your day is busy. Between play dates, laundry, errands, and meal prep, little time remains for you to create opportunities to teach your child necessary developmental skills. There is also SO much information out there on when to start introducing solids, what solids to introduce, and ways to approach pediatric feeding, but sometimes it can be overwhelming especially if you are nervous about this next step! This is where parent coaching comes in. We are here to show you how everyday activities can easily be turned into opportunities for communication growth. Let us be your personal parent guide and show you the way to supporting your child’s development with language and/or feeding skills!
Dyslexia Therapy
Our reading specialists have experiences with many different approaches to reading intervention. We choose primarily to use a multisensory approach to teaching reading, spelling, and writing, specifically designed for individuals with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Learn more about our approach, FAQ’s and benefits of early intervention in reading.
Reading Instructional Support
Reading instructional support is a specialized approach designed to help students develop strong literacy skills, particularly those who are struggling with reading or may be at risk for reading difficulties like dyslexia. It goes beyond general classroom instruction to provide targeted, explicit, and systematic teaching in key areas of reading development.
Dyslexia Screeners
Our dyslexia screener is designed to provide parents with valuable insights into whether their child is exhibiting tendencies associated with dyslexia. This quick, norm-referenced assessment, taking an hour or less, specifically evaluates key skills such as phonological awareness and reading fluency.
Psychoeducational Evaluations & Consultative Services
A psychoeducational evaluation is provided by a diagnostician. It is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate various aspects of a student's cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These evaluations are typically conducted to identify learning disabilities, developmental delays, emotional or behavioral disorders, and other factors that may impact a student's academic performance and overall well-being. Learn more about the components and process of a psychoeducational evaluation and consultations provided by a diagnostician.
FIE & IEP Consultative Support
Review: Within the consult services, our diagnostician will review your child’s most recent evaluation, and ARD paperwork, answer questions you might have about the process or services, and ensure the IEP is aligned to the designed disability conditions within the evaluation.
Consult: After reviewing the paperwork, our diagnostician will review my findings with you, provide recommendations, and next steps to take to continue advocating for your child. These recommendations can be taken back to the ARD committee for consideration. It is important to note that these recommendations do not have to be accepted by the ARD committee, but can provide additional talking points to continue supporting the students academic growth.
Support: This service is not intended to be an advocate service, but to provide clarification, build knowledge, and support to the parent. Our diagnostician will not attend ARD meetings, but will empower the parent to advocate independently.
If the findings within the consultation indicate the need for additional assessment, it will be discussed, and in what areas are needed. The parent/guardian will then decide if they want to have the additional evaluation completed.