At Amali, we are dedicated to supporting children in overcoming speech and language challenges to unlock their full potential. Our team of experienced therapists provides personalized care to address a wide range of needs, from communication development to feeding and swallowing support. Through evidence-based practices, engaging activities, and collaboration with families, we aim to empower children with the tools they need to thrive in their everyday lives
- Communication Skills Development
Children who face challenges in expressing their thoughts, needs, or emotions can benefit from personalized communication support. Our speech therapy services focus on strengthening expressive language, helping children construct sentences, expand their vocabulary, and communicate their ideas effectively. Additionally, we work on developing receptive language skills, enabling children to understand spoken language, follow directions, and process information more efficiently.
- Speech Sound and Clarity
For children who struggle with articulating sounds or being easily understood, we offer targeted support to enhance articulation skills by teaching the correct production of speech sounds. Additionally, we focus on developing phonological awareness to improve understanding of sound patterns, which supports both clear speech and literacy. Finally, we work on fluency to help children who stutter develop smoother, more confident speech
- Social Communication and Pragmatic Skills
Children who struggle with understanding social cues, maintaining conversations, or building relationships can benefit from therapy aimed at improving social communication and perspective-taking skills. This involves teaching essential skills such as taking turns, staying on topic, and using appropriate body language, while also helping children understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Therapy often incorporates role-playing, group activities, and real-life simulations to help children build confidence and competence in social interactions.
- Feeding and Swallowing Support
For children with feeding challenges or picky eating habits, our therapy focuses on building essential oral-motor skills to ensure safe and efficient eating. We work to expand the variety of foods a child is willing to try by addressing sensory preferences and oral sensitivities. In addition, we support families in creating positive mealtime experiences and provide strategies to encourage healthy eating habits, including fostering a calm, supportive environment and helping address selective eating behaviors.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
For children with limited verbal communication, we offer support by utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, including picture boards, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and speech-generating devices. Our therapy includes training for both children and their families on how to use these tools effectively, which helps improve communication and fosters meaningful interactions.
- Written Language and Dyslexia Support
Children who struggle with written language skills, like those with dyslexia, can find help through our specialized support services. We focus on developing reading skills by teaching children how to decode words, improve fluency, and understand what they read. We also offer writing support, helping with sentence structure, spelling, and organizing ideas. Our phonological awareness training strengthens the skills needed for both reading and writing. Using proven techniques and engaging activities, we help boost confidence and support children in reaching their full academic potential.