Pediatric Speech Therapy Services in Rochester
Pediatric speech-language therapy is a play-based approach to help children reach their communication developmental milestones, increase their knowledge and understanding of others and the world around them, and build use of language socially.
At Rise Above Therapies, we believe therapy works best when families are at the center of it. That means we don’t just treat your child—we partner with you. Every session at our Rochester clinic is built around your goals, your questions, and your child’s unique personality.
What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Speech and language therapy encompasses expressive, receptive, pragmatic, and feeding skills. In pediatric speech, we specialize in assessing how a child expresses their wants and needs to others, their ability to understand language through directions/general conversations, social emotional wellness and eating habits. Every child is on their own unique communication journey. Pediatric speech-language therapists are trained to identify when a child could benefit from extra support and to design treatment plans that meet them exactly where they are. At Rise Above Therapies in Rochester, NY, that’s exactly what we do—and we do it with your family at the center.
Common Speech Concerns We Treat
Our Rochester pediatric speech-language therapy team regularly works with children who have been diagnosed with or are experiencing difficulties with the following:
Articulation
Difficulty physically producing specific speech sounds, syllables
Substitution: “f” for “th”
Addition: “puh-lay” for “play”
Distortion: lateral /s/ slushy s
Omission: leaving out sounds “at” for “cat”
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Fluency
Disruptions in the forward flow, rhythm, and rate of speech. Common diagnoses are stuttering or cluttering​
Phonological
Processing
Inability to organize speech sounds, causing distorted errors
Reduplication of sound: “baba” for “bottle”
Assimilation of sound: “kuk” for “cup”
Syllable reduction: “mato” for “tomato”
Fronting: “tar” for “car”
Social
Language
Difficulty adjusting from one listener to another, turn-taking, staying on topic, understanding social cues/body language or eye contact
Autism &
AAC
Ranging from non-verbal to verbal speakers.
Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) both high-tech and low-tech
TBI/Congnitive
Neurological
Congenital
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Conditions appearing at, before, or after birth that affect learning, speech, memory, language, and attention. Includes: dysarthria, apraxia, viral infections, brain trauma
Expressive
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Receptive
Difficulty expressing emotions, ideas, describing familiar items, and conveying thoughts to others
​Struggles with comprehension, following directions, processing information
Feeding
*coming soon*
ARFID
Transitioning textures
Infant feeding
Don’t see your child’s diagnosis or concern listed?
Give us a call at 585-910-2292 - we’re happy to talk through your child’s needs.
Meet Our Rochester Pediatric Speech Therapist
Morgan Wright, M.S, CCC-SLP
Morgan Wright is a certified SLP with experience working within a pediatric neuro-divergent population, she knows that every child has their own unique journey towards communication. She strives to create a welcoming, safe, and friendly environment for children and young adults to grow while building relationships with their families. She is known to be an outgoing, energetic, and empathetic therapist.
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Her room is full of Play-Doh, sensory bins, bubbles, cars, sensory toys, and of course essential arts and crafts for all ages. Speech and language skills can be built anywhere at any time. Morgan loves helping families come up with inventive ways to incorporate speech into daily routines such as bath time, car rides, meals, and bedtime. Schedule an appointment with Morgan today!
Why is pediatric speech therapy beneficial?
"Neuroplasticity!! The earlier a child receives services the better their chances are for developing age appropriate speech and language skills (“catching up”) alongside their peers. Around 9-12 months old, babies start producing their first words, attempting to communicate with more verbal intent. Children as young as 12-18 months can begin speech therapy and even younger for feeding!"
-Morgan Wright, M.S, CCC-SLP