Pediatric
Speech & Swallowing Services
At Lifespan Speech & Swallowing, we provide supportive speech and feeding services for children ages 18 months and older. Our speech-language pathologists partner with families to support communication, feeding, and developmental growth, offering guidance and care every step of the way. We take an individualized approach, meeting each child where they are and helping them build skills that support success in everyday life.
Lifespan Pediatric Services
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Supports children who have difficulty producing speech sounds clearly or being understood by others. Therapy focuses on articulation (speech sound production), clarity, and speech patterns to help children communicate more confidently in everyday situations.
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Helps children who struggle with understanding language (receptive language) or expressing their thoughts, needs, and ideas (expressive language). Therapy may address vocabulary development, sentence structure, following directions, and overall communication skills to support effective communication in everyday settings.
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Supports children who experience disruptions in the flow of speech, including stuttering or differences in speech rate and rhythm. Therapy focuses on building confidence and developing strategies for more comfortable, effective communication.
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Supports children who experience challenges with eating, drinking, textures, chewing, or swallowing. Therapy focuses on creating safe, positive mealtime experiences while building the skills needed for successful feeding.
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Provides individualized support for children with autism to build functional communication, social interaction, and expressive language skills. Therapy may include the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, such as picture supports or speech-generating devices, to help children communicate effectively. Services are tailored to each child’s strengths and support communication at home, school, and in the community.
Having trouble with mealtimes? Wondering if your child might be missing important speech or language milestones? You’re not alone — and support is available.
Our speech-language pathologists help families make sense of these concerns by providing thoughtful evaluations and individualized therapy. We focus on practical, child-centered strategies that support progress and help children feel more confident in their daily routines.
