Speech Therapy

Speech therapy assesses and treats speech and language disorders as well as communication challenges. At Strategies for Success in Los Gatos, California, Nicole Cavalea, MS, CCC-SLP, OMT, along with her team, provides speech therapy services for individuals of all ages, including infants, children, teens, and adults. They tailor plans and employ innovative treatments to support patients in reaching their goals. To schedule a speech therapy consultation, please call or book online today. Virtual visits are also offered.

What is speech therapy?

Speech therapy is a treatment that helps people develop, improve, or restore communication skills. That includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Speech therapists, formally known as speech-language pathologists (SLP), assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders and communication problems in children and adults.

Strategies for Success offers specialized speech and language therapy services for individuals of all ages and needs. They develop personalized plans using various therapeutic models to address every aspect of speech and language development. 

What does speech therapy address?

The speech therapy team at Strategies for Success addresses various conditions that impact speaking, listening, and communication skills. Some of the conditions they address include:

• Receptive-expressive language disorder
  • Adult language disorder
  • Stuttering
  • Apraxia
  • Articulation disorders
  • Phonological processing delays or difficulties in reading acquisition
  • Orofacial myofunctional disorders
  • Cognitive-communication disorders
  • Sleep-disordered breathing

What can I expect during speech therapy?

Before making specific treatment recommendations, your provider at Strategies for Success conducts a comprehensive initial assessment. They ask detailed questions about medical history, observe language and communication skills, and administer standardized and nonstandardized tests to formulate a diagnosis.

They personalize speech therapy treatment plans to meet speech and language needs such as articulation, oral motor weakness, and the capacity to understand and express language. 

Strategies for Success uses traditional speech therapy methods and innovative treatments, such as myofunctional therapy, and Cogmed® therapy.

Myofunctional therapy: 

Myofunctional therapy is a program Strategies for Success uses to target and correct abnormal tongue and oral muscle movement. 

Cogmed therapy:

Cogmed therapy is an evidence-based neurological brain training program designed to enhance memory and attention. Strategies for Success recommends Cogmed therapy to individuals who wish to boost their concentration, working memory, and problem-solving abilities.

Telepractice therapy:

Telepractice is the use of telecommunication technology for remote speech therapy. Strategies for Success provides speech therapy through telepractice using simple, secure videoconferencing software. 
You or your child can receive therapy sessions comfortably and conveniently, reducing the hassle of commuting to the office for appointments. Strategies for Success adopts an individualized approach to care; the team tailors speech therapy plans to address unique issues that help you achieve your goals. Please feel free to call or schedule a speech therapy consultation online today.