Childhood Speech and Language Disorders
Since 1972, the Corewell Health Children’s Speech and Language Pathology department has helped thousands of children with speech and language impairments find their voices. Our highly trained children's speech and language pathologists use advanced techniques to help children achieve maximum communication capability, functional capacity, and social potential.
These dedicated therapists are clinically certified and state-licensed specialists in childhood speech and language disorders. The speech and language pathology department is also a highly recognized training center for physicians and graduate-level students in the field.
Benefits of treatment
We offer specialized speech and language therapy treatment for children from birth to adolescence. The program includes:
- Individual treatment sessions focusing on speech and language skills specific to each child
- Group treatment sessions focusing on carry-over of speech and language skills, as well as socialization skills
- Direct caregiver education, including observation of treatment sessions, so techniques can be implemented at home and in other environments.
Treatment overview
Families are an important part of the children's speech and language therapy program from the very start. The first step for a new patient is a diagnostic evaluation completed by a specialized speech and language pathologist. The pathologist then shares the evaluation and test results with the parents, and an individualized treatment program is developed for each child based upon parental input and the severity of the communication disorder.
We offer individual speech and language disorder treatment sessions, one or two times per week, working toward long-term treatment goals. Parent observation and education continue throughout the treatment program. Home programs are designed to enhance the child's progress outside the clinic environment. Specialized group programs help each child practice new skills in a group setting, building confidence, and advancing the child toward his or her goals.
RE/MAX Communication Preschool Program
In addition to our therapy services, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Care Center - 4949 Coolidge Hwy hosts a specially funded preschool that incorporates techniques to improve communication while learning.
Treatment scholarship opportunities
To participate in pediatric speech and language services, there are some treatment scholarships available for children in need. Sources of funding include the Lions Clubs of Southeast Michigan and First Word Society. Families are approved based upon financial need as outlined by the donors and the Corewell Health Foundation. Partial coverage of treatment costs may be provided in three-month increments.
As you may be enrolled in other therapies like physical and occupational therapy, we will work with you to coordinate scheduling accordingly. To begin the scheduling process for your new patient appointment, call 248.655.3191.
If you are a current patient and either need to reschedule your visit or ask for additional information, please call the location you are attending.