Speech-Language Therapy

Speech-language therapy at BYS focuses on meeting the language needs of our clients by expanding their repertoire of communication. These needs may be in the areas of speech production (articulation), understanding of language (receptive language), language output (expressive language), and social use of language (pragmatics).

Our Speech-Language Pathologists specialize in treating individuals with autism or other developmental delays. They utilize a variety of research-based methods and materials to create individualized therapy programs unique to the individual’s needs. These services are offered individually or in small groups. It is our goal to build a variety of communication options that can be generalized into the natural settings of life.

Below is a list of some of the skills targeted and types of interventions offered at BYS (This list is not inclusive):

Speech production
Oral motor therapy
Play-based language therapy
Language concepts
Pre-academic skills
Interactive play skills
Social interactions

Functional communication skills
Phonemic awareness
Reading comprehension
Written expression
Social language expression
Social language comprehension

“My son started speaking at age 7 ½ years after moving beyond a PECS book and Dynavox device. It is all thanks to BY YOUR SIDE.”

Jen Ivey