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01.AAC Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment to identify the most effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication system for a child or adult. The service evaluates communication needs, motor abilities, language skills, access methods, and daily environments. We believe that individuals have the right to trialing systems to ensure they are receiving the best device for them. This is the initial evaluation is to develop feature matching and determine the best systems to trial. Trials usually last 6-8 weeks.
02.AAC Therapy
Individualized speech therapy that helps clients use AAC devices and learn language through dual symbol immersion. Sessions work on various skills including functional vocabulary, sentence formation, social communication, and communication partner skills. Caregivers receive strategies to support consistent AAC use at home, school, and in the community.
03.Feeding Therapy
Specialized therapy for children and adults experiencing feeding difficulties, limited food acceptance, oral-motor challenges, or transitions from tube feeding to oral eating. Treatment focuses on safe swallowing, oral skills, sensory tolerance, mealtime participation, and gradual food progression. Each plan is tailored to the client’s medical needs, abilities, and family goals. Chatterbox also utilizes e-stim for dysphagia for both children and adults.
04.Literacy and Dyslexia Therapy
At Chatterbox, our therapist support literacy and dyslexia by using proven methods, including Orton-Gillingham and Lively Letters, to support children who are pre-literacy skills, or have the diagnosis of dyslexia. Our staff is also firm believers that everyone is able to read and write and utilize Comprehensive Literacy for All frameworks. Our literacy approach builds confidence and communication skills through personalized therapy that honors each child’s unique learning style.
05.Gestalt Language Processing
At Chatterbox, we specialize in Gestalt Language Processing to support children with echolalia who may be using scripts from TV shows without understanding their meanings. Our expert team can identify language stages and tailor next steps, helping children pivot from scripts to spontaneous communication. Empower your child's communication journey with targeted strategies that unlock new meanings and enhance their expressive skills.
06.Parent Training and Support
Our Parent Training and Support service empowers you to better support your child's communication journey. In a 50-minute session, you have the freedom to ask the questions you have, you can learn how to program a device and why, train other caregiver, discuss effective at-home strategies, and collaborate with schools to accommodate their learning style. We provide a customized plan, ensuring you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Provided in office or zoom.