Communication assessment
Assessment considers hearing history, current hearing technology, speech clarity, language understanding and expression, and communication at home, school or work.
Therapy priorities
Goals may include listening skills, speech sound development, vocabulary, sentence use, communication repair strategies and family guidance, depending on individual needs.
Working with hearing professionals
Recent hearing results and recommendations from an audiologist or ENT can help guide appropriate therapy. Hearing devices and medical decisions remain with the relevant professionals.
Support across ages
Children and adults can discuss communication support. The therapy plan is based on assessment, functional needs and the communication approaches used by the person and family.
Common questions
Is a hearing test useful before speech therapy?
Yes. Current hearing information can help distinguish hearing-related access needs from other speech or language concerns.
Do you replace an audiologist?
No. Speech-language therapy supports communication, while hearing assessment and hearing-device management remain with audiology and medical professionals.
Professional information: Alireza Bordbar, DHA-licensed Speech Therapist. This page describes services; individual recommendations follow assessment.