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Pomona Valley Health Centers in Chino Hills and Claremont offer exceptional pediatric speech therapy at our Milestones Centers for Child Development. Our expert clinics specialize in helping children overcome speech and language disorders through in-person sessions and convenient telehealth options.
Our licensed and certified speech-language pathologists are committed to helping your child achieve critical developmental milestones. Whether you're looking for a long-term speech and language therapy clinic or supplemental speech therapy pediatric services, PVHC offers tailored care to meet your child’s unique needs.
All appointments require a physician referral. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and help your child thrive.
Speech disorders affect a person’s ability to produce sounds that create words and sentences.
These disorders can make it challenging to communicate clearly and may involve problems with articulation (how sounds are made), fluency (the flow of speech), or voice (the pitch, volume, or quality of sound).
Common types of speech disorders include:
Speech disorders can occur in children and adults and may result from developmental delays, neurological conditions, hearing impairments, or physical abnormalities such as cleft palate.
Language disorders affect a person’s ability to understand and use language effectively. Unlike speech disorders, which focus on the production of sounds, language disorders involve difficulties with comprehension, communication, or expressing ideas through words.
Language disorders are generally categorized into three main types:
These disorders can occur in children due to developmental delays or conditions such as autism, hearing loss, or brain injury. Adults may develop language disorders from neurological issues like stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Pediatric speech therapy is a specialized treatment designed to help children overcome speech and language disorders and improve their ability to communicate effectively.
These therapies are tailored to meet each child's unique needs, addressing specific challenges and any related medical conditions.
At PVHC, a licensed speech-language pathologist develops a personalized treatment plan to target critical goals for your child, such as:
Common conditions treated in pediatric speech therapy include:
Speech and language problems can manifest at any age, making early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment essential for a child’s growth and development.
If your child struggles with speech, they should be evaluated by a healthcare provider to identify underlying causes, such as hearing impairments, structural abnormalities, or developmental conditions. Addressing these contributing factors alongside speech therapy can lead to more effective outcomes.
Children may need speech-language therapy if they experience speech, language, or communication difficulties.
These challenges can arise from various factors, including developmental delays, medical conditions, or structural issues that interfere with their ability to express themselves or understand others effectively.
Here are some common reasons why a child might benefit from speech-language therapy:
Speech-language therapy focuses on improving these areas through tailored interventions led by licensed speech-language pathologists. Therapy might include exercises to enhance articulation, strategies to build language comprehension, and tools to boost confidence in communication.
If your child struggles with communication, early intervention through speech therapy pediatric services can significantly improve their ability to succeed socially, academically, and emotionally.
Speech therapy enhances a patient’s verbal ability, using personalized strategies tailored to their unique needs. A speech-language pathologist creates a treatment plan based on the patient’s age, symptoms, and medical history, ensuring a targeted approach to address specific challenges.
For children, therapy may involve games, exercises, and activities to improve articulation, language comprehension, or fluency.
Depending on the underlying condition, a speech therapist may collaborate with pediatric occupational or physical therapists to provide integrated care. This collaborative approach can address developmental delays or structural issues impacting speech.
Speech therapy evolves with the patient’s progress, adapting techniques to help achieve communication goals effectively.
Speech therapy can be transformative for children of all ages, helping them improve their communication and language skills as they grow.
By enhancing verbal clarity and comprehension, speech therapy supports various aspects of a child’s development, including:
If you have questions about pediatric speech therapy or want to learn more about our services, reach out to the friendly team at Pomona Valley Health Center’s Milestones Speech Therapy Clinic today. We're here to help your child succeed.to contact the helpful representatives at Pomona Valley Health Center’s Milestones Speech Therapy Clinic today.
Speech therapy can be a valuable resource for children struggling with communication challenges. Here are answers to common questions to help you understand what to expect.
The length of therapy varies for each child, depending on their needs, goals, and progress. Some may benefit from a few months of sessions, while others require ongoing support over a longer period.
Therapy can be conducted in-person or via telehealth and often involves interactive activities, games, and exercises tailored to the child’s age and challenges.
You can support your child by practicing techniques at home, encouraging communication, and maintaining open communication with their speech-language pathologist for guidance.
The first session typically includes an evaluation to assess your child’s speech and language skills, discuss concerns, and create a personalized treatment plan.
Speech Therapy Available at these PVHC Locations