Available Services
Free Phone Consultation
Free Phone Consultation: FTS offers 20 minute consultation Sessions to discuss your questions and concerns. Together, we can determine the best course of action before beginning an evaluation and treatment plan. The session are offered via phone call or Zoom. The consultation is an opportunity to gather a brief history of the client's current areas of difficulty, any relevant medical and/or developmental concerns, and to discuss your main objectives in seeking evaluation and treatment at this time. Please be prepared with any questions you may have. Schedule your free consultation appointment using the link below.
Evaluation & Diagnosis
I conduct a comprehensive speech and language evaluation using standardized and non-standardized tools. A client intake form will be filled out to obtain a case history. This will include medical history, patient/family interview, a review of auditory, visual, and cognitive status, and identifying potential for effective intervention strategies. The SLP will determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. The plan will either be habilitative (help a client keep, learn, or improve skills) or rehabilitative (help a client keep, get back/return, and improve skills) depending on the circumstance.
Pediatric Therapy
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Services include treatment for a variety of speech language disorders. Treatment is child led, play based therapy. Treatment times can vary depending on attention and the needs of the child. Modeling, home practice sheets, and training will be provided to caregivers. Sample disorders treated include
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech Production
Phonological Process Disorder
Speech Sound Development
Articulation Disorders
Motor Speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
​Dysarthria​
Fluency Disorders
Developmental Delays/Prelinguistic Play skills/"late talkers"
Receptive Language Disorder (understanding words and following directions)
Expressive Language Disorders (word order, grammar, vocabulary)
Pragmatics Disorder (how you use language socially)
Cognitive Disorder (processing, attention, memory)
Phonological Awareness Disorder (early literacy, phonics, rhyming)
Adult Therapy
Services include treatment for a variety of reasons; speech language services, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders. Treatment is patient driven and is focused on functionality. Treatment times can vary depending on the energy level and the individualized needs of the client. Modeling and training will be provided to the client and his/her caregivers. Sample disorders treated include
Dysphagia (swallowing dysfunction)
Motor Speech (Apraxia & Dysarthria)
Aphasia
Voice Disorders related to Parkinson's Disease (ie. the LOUD program)
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
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Teletherapy
Teletherapy is an approach to speech therapy by way of a secure video connection. Research has shown teletherapy to be as effective as in person therapy for many children. The therapist will provide a two way live video while engaging clients in hands on activities, interactive games, and opportunities for working on personalized speech language goals. Teletherapy can provide convenience, motivation, and the benefit of parent/caregiver involvement.
AAC Consultation
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) describes a way of communicating that can either supplement or compensate (either temporarily or permanently) for the impairment or disability patterns of individuals with severe expressive communications disorders. There are multiple avenues to achieve the desired outcome. Two modes include Unaided and Aided communication. Unaided refers to non-spoken means of natural communication (gestures, facial expressions, ASL (American Sign Language). Aided communication refers to a mode that requires some external support (communication boards with symbols, handheld devices, etc. ). Within Aided communication, there are Low Tech options and High Tech options. Low tech refers to the communication partner seeing the symbols, such as an alphabet board. High tech refers to devices such as Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs), the device will read the message put together with symbols out loud. The consultation will educate the caregiver further and give guidance on options for the client.