At KLC Pediatric Therapy, therapeutic services are provided for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. Sessions are individualized and specifically designed to help every child achieve his or her full potential and communicate more effectively in places they live, learn, and play. Since we believe family members are important pieces in the therapeutic process, sessions also include parent education.

Treatment and parent education are provided in the following areas:

• Apraxia

• Articulation/Phonology

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication

• Autism

• Cleft Palate

At KLC Pediatric Therapy, our speech therapy services are designed to be highly individualized and engaging, with a strong emphasis on a child-centered approach. This means that while we address specific communication challenges, we always prioritize the child's unique interests, motivations, and developmental stage.

Here's how our child-centered approach is integrated into our speech therapy services:

• Focus on the Child's Interests: We incorporate the child's favorite toys, games, characters, and activities into therapy sessions. This makes learning fun and highly motivating, increasing their engagement and willingness to participate. When a child is genuinely interested, they are more likely to learn and generalize new skills.

• Play-Based Therapy: For younger children, therapy often looks like play. We use structured play activities to target specific speech and language goals naturally. For example, building a tower might target requesting, describing, or articulation sounds.

• Individualized Goals: We work closely with families to set goals that are meaningful and relevant to the child's daily life. These goals are constantly reviewed and adjusted based on the child's progress and evolving needs.

• Strengths-Based Perspective: Instead of solely focusing on deficits, we identify and build upon the child's strengths. This fosters confidence and a positive self-image, which are crucial for effective communication.

• Responsive and Flexible: Our therapists are highly responsive to the child's cues and adjust activities as needed during a session. If a child is not engaged, we pivot to something that captures their attention, ensuring therapy remains productive.

• Empowering the Child: We encourage children to be active participants in their therapy journey, giving them choices and opportunities to lead. This promotes autonomy and a sense of ownership over their progress.

• Parent Education and Collaboration: A key part of our child-centered approach involves empowering parents and caregivers. We provide education on strategies and activities that can be integrated into daily routines at home and in the community, ensuring that learning extends beyond the therapy room. This collaborative effort maximizes progress and supports the child in their natural environments.

Whether we are working on articulation, expressive or receptive language, social skills (pragmatic language), oral motor challenges, or supporting children with conditions like Apraxia or Autism, our child-centered philosophy ensures that therapy is not just effective, but also a positive and enjoyable experience for every child.