Click below to explore service options for children (ages 3-19):
Articulation/Phonology
Articulation refers to the way we produce speech sounds. Phonology is how we organize speech sounds to produce words. Articulation/phonological therapy may be appropriate for:
Children who are difficult to understand
Children who use a limited number of speech sounds (e.g.: "daddy," "doggy," and "ducky" sound like "dada")
Children who struggle to produce certain sounds, like R or S (e.g.: "rabbit" sounds like "wabbit" or "soap" sounds like "thoap")
Children who are able to produce a sound by itself but struggle to say the sound in words or sentences
Language and Social Communication
When we talk about language, we often refer to 3 things:
Form, or the structure of language. Form helps us to say "I went to the beach," rather than "Goed me the beach to"
Content, or the specific words that we use to communicate ideas through language.
Use, or how we use language socially to relate to others.
Language needs may vary from person to person. Language therapy may be appropriate for:
Children who have a limited vocabulary, or who may use language like "it, thing, that" to talk about items with specific names
Children who make grammatical errors when talking or writing
Children who have difficulty following directions, or require instructions to be repeated or broken down into smaller steps
Children who have trouble retelling stories, telling about things that happen during their day, or sequencing information in a way that makes sense to others
Students with a suspected or diagnosed language-based learning disability
Children who have difficulty using social aspects of language, e.g.: making and keeping friends, expressing feelings, following routines
Reading
Many individuals may require help learning how to read. Speech, language, and reading are closely connected. Aardvark's reading support services may be helpful for:
Students who are below reading level and struggling to catch up
Students with suspected or diagnosed reading difficulties, such as dyslexia
Children who have not yet started reading but could benefit from explicit instruction in pre-reading skills, such as rhyming, syllables, and letter-sound knowledge (e.g.: P says "puh")
Children who have a combination of speech, language, and reading difficulties
Students and families who have grown tired of traditional reading approaches and want to try something new
Click below to explore service options for adults (ages 19+):
Articulation/phonology
Articulation refers to the way we produce speech sounds. Phonology is how we organize speech sounds to produce words. Articulation/phonological therapy may be appropriate for:
Adults who want strategies to correct a lisp or R distortion
Adults who received speech therapy as children but whose concerns were not resolved
Accent modification/Accent enhancement
Accent modification therapy, sometimes called accent enhancement, teaches adults how to speak using sound patterns typical to North American English. Accent modification therapy may be appropriate for:
Adults who feel that their speech does not match their personal or professional identity
Individuals who want to be better understood at work or school
Adults who are looking to add accent-related strategies to their communication toolbox
Voice therapy may be preventative (i.e.: before a problem starts) or rehabilitative (i.e.: in response to a current problem). Preventative or rehabilitative voice therapy may be recommended for:
Professional voice users (i.e.: individuals who use their voices regularly to do their job). This may include teachers, professors, customer service representatives, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, and more
Individuals with a suspected or diagnosed voice disorder
Adults whose voices feel tired, weak, or gravelly at the end of the day
Adults who have difficulty projecting their voices
Adults who feel that their voice does not align with their personal or professional identity
Professional Communication skills
"I know my stuff, but I'm worried I'll stumble over my presentation." "I deserve a raise but I'm nervous to ask my boss." "I have great ideas, but my colleagues just brush me off."
Do any of these statements ring true for you? If so, communication skills training may be your golden ticket. Communication skills training can be helpful for:
Individuals who want to communicate more confidently at work or school
Individuals who want to improve at public speaking
Individuals who want to stand out in a job interview
Adults who may have received constructive feedback about their communication skills during a performance review or presentation
Adults who want to break through a career glass ceiling through better communication
Adults with a diagnosis or medical condition that affects their communication skills, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a brain injury
Contact Haley to inquire about scheduling a session. Evening and weekend options are available.
Haley does not currently maintain an in-person clinic space. She is available for home and community visits in the Victoria area (additional fees may apply for travel).