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
Pediatric Feeding: An Introduction to Evidence-based Care From a Combined OT & SLP Perspective
March 22, 2025, 8:30 am-4:00 pm PST
Live Online Seminar – 7 Hours of CEU Credit
This beginner to intermediate level course focuses on practical techniques for assessing and treating pediatric feeding disorders that can be utilized in a variety of settings. This course will focus on early intervention and early feeders taught from the perspective of OTs and SLPs. We will discuss evidence-based therapeutic strategies and ways to support real-life challenges to establish meaningful home programs. Special considerations for neurodivergent populations based on lived experiences will also be discussed.