Explore opportunities for speech development with our Speech Therapist led Preschool Prep program at OTEIM, meticulously crafted for 3 to 5-year-olds by our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Over three hours each session, held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, your child will immerse themselves in activities finely tuned to their developmental stage.
Under the guidance of our expert SLP or OTs, children will delve into foundational speech skills crucial for their age group. From mastering articulation and phonological awareness to expanding vocabulary and refining sentence structure, each session is tailored to nurture your child's linguistic abilities.
Through interactive games, storytelling, and age-appropriate exercises, we address common speech challenges faced by preschoolers, such as articulation errors, language delays, and stuttering tendencies. Our SLP provides personalized attention, identifying and addressing each child's unique needs to ensure optimal progress.
By fostering a supportive and stimulating environment, we empower children to communicate confidently and effectively as they prepare for the academic demands of preschool and beyond. Join us at OTEIM and embark on a journey of speech development tailored specifically for your 2 to 5-year-old
During our group speech therapy sessions for 2 to 5-year-olds at OTEIM, we employ a diverse range of speech modalities to maximize engagement and effectiveness. Here's a closer look at the modalities we integrate:
1. Play-Based Therapy: We understand that young children learn best through play. Our sessions incorporate playful activities, games, and toys to create a fun and interactive learning environment. Through play, children naturally practice speech sounds, vocabulary, and communication skills while having a great time.
2. Storytelling and Narratives: Storytelling provides a rich context for language development. We use picture books, storytelling props, and interactive storytelling techniques to captivate children's attention and stimulate their imagination. By engaging with stories, children learn new words, sentence structures, and narrative skills essential for effective communication.
3. Articulation Exercises: For children struggling with speech sound production, we integrate targeted articulation exercises. Through playful tongue twisters, sound imitation games, and mouth movement activities, children practice producing specific speech sounds accurately. These exercises help improve articulation clarity and promote phonological awareness.
4. Language Expansion Activities: Our sessions include activities designed to expand children's language skills. We model and scaffold language, encouraging children to express themselves using longer sentences, varied vocabulary, and more complex ideas. We incorporate questions, prompts, and cues to support language development and foster expressive communication.
5. Songs and Rhymes: Music is a powerful tool for language learning. We incorporate songs, chants, and rhymes into our sessions to enhance phonological awareness, rhythm, and speech fluency. Singing familiar songs and creating new rhymes together provide opportunities for practicing speech sounds and improving overall communication skills.
6. Interactive Games and Puzzles: We incorporate board games, puzzles, and interactive activities that promote turn-taking, social interaction, and communication skills. These games provide opportunities for children to use their speech and language in a naturalistic context while also developing important social skills such as listening, sharing, and cooperating.
By utilizing a variety of speech modalities tailored to the developmental needs and interests of young children, our group speech therapy sessions at OTEIM offer a dynamic and engaging approach to promoting speech and language development in 2 to 5-year-olds.
Cost: $165 per day