Intensive Help Me Speak Programs
With Barbara Taylor, M.S., CCC-SLP
Barbara is able to provide intensive services: an evaluation, therapy sessions, & a follow up therapy plan for clients who want a cohesive plan or who may live a distance from our clinic.
Friends in Play— new weekly 50 min Pragmatic language groups
(click for more info)
Specifically designed by SLPs for children with pragmatic/ social skill difficulties
Session days/times are:
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs) time TBA; age TBA
Saturdays at 11:00am (6-8 yrs)
Other ages TBD (day/time) by request
Healthy Products:
¨ NutriiVeda** a Chopra Center endorsed meal supplement for children & meal replacement for adults; water soluble; NV is a slow grown FOOD
(click on the above link for more info)
-Parental Anecdotal reports of surges for those with autism, apraxia and other speech impairments, ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, seizure disorders, and global delays in the following areas typically within just a few days on NutriiVeda:
SPEECH articulation, complexity and sophistication of sentence structure
LANGUAGE better understanding of written and spoken word, development of better reading and writing skills
ACADEMICS/LEARNING reported surges in all areas of school
FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS also multi tasking
SENSE OF HUMOR both catching subtle humor and wanting to make others laugh-joking around
AWARENESS OF SURROUNDINGS (for autism) reported following gaze and more interactions
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS more non-verbal communication, for oral apraxia more expressions instead of blank stares when not engaged in conversation
FOCUS on task, more willing to listen and try
MULTI TASKING (for apraxia as this is something typically not done or done well)
PRAGMATIC SKILLS wanting to participate with others via play and communication
MOOD reported seems “happier” for a number
DEVELOPMENTAL “CATCHING UP” for those that never went through stages -reportedly going through them for the first time.
DECREASE IN SEIZURES so far in one case elimination of any seizures and headaches and decrease in seizure meds as well
IMAGINATIVE PLAY an increase in imaginative play and story telling
¨ Juice Plus+ **
-a healthy whole food blend of fruits & vegetables
-clinical research based science
-a nutritional supplement for PICKY/ PROBLEM EATERS
**Please check with your/child’s doctor BEFORE starting any nutritional supplements. HMS provides information but cannot approve any supplement for you or your child.
Help Me Eat Group—times/days TBD by needs of groups
Each child learns to explore a variety of different foods (tastes & textures) using our exceptional methods! Exploration includes sensory/food play, cooking/preparation of simple recipes, and tasting/eating.
For Whom: Picky/Selective Eaters (who eat 20-30 foods overall in 3 categories); children aged 4-10 yrs should apply; [Restrictive/Problem Eaters <20 foods require individual therapy]
For more info click here! Or call the clinic @ 410-442-9791 for further details.
Help Me Speak is now a certified Interactive Metronome provider!
Interactive Metronome (IM) is a brain-based rehabilitation assessment & training program developed to directly improve the processing abilities that affect attention, motor planning, and sequencing.
Help Me Speak now has a new Professional BLOG!
Visit us at: HELP ME SPEAK’s BLOG
See info on the new office, current pictures, etc.
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