Receptive Language Delays

Therapy Goals

  • Develop the use of language with word meanings, comparisons, associations, and categorizations.
  • Expand vocabulary by identifying synonyms, attributes, and functions.
  • Use analogies to develop word relationships.
  • Discover how words and word order can change the meaning of a sentence.
  • Use signal, quantity, place, and time-order words.
  • Talk about cause and effect.
  • Identify the relevant details, key words, main ideas, characters, and problems in literature and non-fiction.
  • Increase the use of tense markers, pronouns, plurals, possessives, articles, negatives, and questions.

Help is available!

Laura Smith, licensed speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist, is specially trained to assist children and adults in overcoming their communication challenges. Her holistic approach takes into account the person as well as the problem.

Telepractice appointments are available, where clients can receive consultation and therapy services using online tools. In-person appointments upon request.

Contact us for more information or to make an appointment.