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Online Speech Therapy
Online speech therapy, also known as telepractice, is a service conducted over the internet where individuals receive speech therapy remotely. It involves initial assessment, goal setting, and live therapy sessions via video calls. The therapy includes activities and exercises tailored to improve speech, language, and communication skills. This online practice offers a wide range of benefits such as convenience, access, flexibility, engagement, and continuity of care.
Speech and language delay
What is Speech and language delay ?
Speech and language delay refers to when a child’s development of speech and language skills is slower than expected for their age. This delay can involve difficulties in understanding and/or using spoken language. It’s important to address such delays early through assessment and intervention to support the child’s communication development.
Autism spectrum disorder
What is Autism spectrum disorder ?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. It’s called a “spectrum” disorder because it can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and severity levels, leading to a diverse spectrum of experiences among individuals with ASD.
Signs And Symptoms
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Difficulty understanding social cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.
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Limited interest in sharing experiences, interests, or emotions with others.
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Repetitive or echolalic speech (repeating words or phrases).
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Intense focus on specific interests or topics, often to the exclusion of others.
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Stammering
What is Stammering ?
Stammering, also known as stuttering, is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions or interruptions in the flow of speech. These disruptions can manifest as repetitions of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases; prolongations of sounds; or blocks where the person is unable to produce any sound for a period.
Cerebral palsy
What is Cerebral palsy ?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. It’s caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. The condition is non-progressive, meaning the brain damage doesn’t worsen over time, but the symptoms and severity can vary widely among individuals.
Signs And Symptoms
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Spastic movements: Jerky or stiff movements, especially when trying to reach, grasp, or walk.
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Wide-legged gait (walking with legs far apart for stability).
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Speech delays: Difficulty with speech articulation, clarity, or fluency.
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Challenges with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, or feeding independently.
Articulation and pronunciation problems
What is Articulation and pronunciation problems ?
Articulation and pronunciation problems refer to difficulties in producing speech sounds accurately and clearly. These issues can affect the intelligibility and clarity of a person’s speech. These issues can arise due to developmental factors, neurological conditions, structural abnormalities, hearing impairments, or other factors. Treatment often involves speech therapy to improve speech sound production, oral motor skills, phonological awareness, and overall communication skills
Learning disability
What is Learning disability ?
A learning disability refers to a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to receive, process, store, or communicate information effectively. It is not related to intelligence but rather to how the brain processes information. Individuals with learning disabilities may have average or above-average intelligence but struggle with specific academic or cognitive tasks.
Signs And Symptoms
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Difficulty decoding words, leading to slow or inaccurate reading.
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Avoidance of reading-related activities or reluctance to engage in reading aloud.
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Illegible or messy handwriting, inconsistent letter formation or sizing.
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Frustration, anxiety, low self-esteem, or negative attitudes toward learning and school.
Intellectual disability
What is Intellectual disability ?
Intellectual disability (ID), formerly known as mental retardation, is a developmental disorder characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. These limitations impact an individual’s ability to learn, reason, solve problems, and function independently in daily life. Intellectual disability is typically diagnosed before the age of 18 and can vary widely in severity.
Hearing loss
What is Hearing loss ?
Hearing loss, also known as hearing impairment or deafness, refers to a partial or complete inability to hear sounds. It can affect one or both ears and can range from mild to profound in severity. Hearing loss can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developed later in life) and can result from various factors affecting the auditory system.
Signs And Symptoms
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Frequently asking others to repeat themselves or to speak more slowly and clearly.
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Misunderstanding or misinterpreting spoken words or sentences.
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Difficulty hearing soft sounds, such as whispers, faint noises, or low-volume speech.
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Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, such as doorbells, alarms, or birdsong.
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Using lip-reading, facial cues, or context clues to supplement understanding of spoken language.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) ?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interfere with daily functioning and development. It typically begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood.
At SPARC Health, we strongly believe that the best mode of treatment (online vs in person) vastly differs for each individual. For example, we see most pediatric and adolescent clients in person only, while a large majority of adult clients are seen virtually. We like to take into account the age of the client, the ease and accessibility of services, technical skills and personal preferences.
We are in-network providers for most major insurance carriers. These include: Medicare Premera Blue Cross & Blue Shield Regence First Choice Health Network Labor and Industries
We accept self-payment for therapy services, the charges vary depending on the type of disorder, mode of treatment and tests used. Please contact the office via email or text at 425-242-3294 to get a better estimate for your individual needs.
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