Overview
The Speech-Language Pathology Department evaluates children with speech, language, cognitive, feeding/swallowing, and auditory impairments, and our pediatric speech pathologists or (pediatric speech therapists) provide specialized therapy to develop their language and communication skills.
Pediatric speech pathology offers individual, paired-peer, and group therapy, along with community and caregiver education for those who are concerned about their child’s speech, language or communication skills. Learn more about our pediatric speech pathology services.
Signs of Early Communications Problems
Your child may have a speech problem or communication disorder and should see one of our pediatric speech pathologists if he or she:
- Never gestures or imitates
- Cannot associate a name with an object
- Does not talk frequently or at all
- Cannot understand speech
- Almost never imitates speech
For signs of early communication problems by age group before seeing pediatric speech-language pathologists (or pediatric speech therapists), click here.
For Referring Physicians
Please print and complete the Developmental Services Prescription Form.
Upcoming Events
Cleft Palate Care From Clinic to Classroom: Practical Tools for Today’s SLP
March 21, 2026, 9:00 am-4:00 pm PST
Live Online Seminar – 0.6 ASHA CEU’s (6 Professional Development Hours)
Children with speech and resonance disorders associated with cleft lip and palate and related diagnoses present unique challenges to pediatric SLPs. This course focuses on assessment and treatment techniques to evaluate resonance, identify atypical articulation patterns, remediate glottal stops, and appropriately refer for physical management. In addition, there will be general information on cleft palate team care, care across the lifespan, and relevant feeding considerations.