Unlocking Ideas and Words for Your Child
Pediatric speech therapy on the border of Henderson and Las Vegas
Addressing your child’s communication, cognition, or feeding issues
Pediatric Speech Therapy That’s Playful and Effective
Speech and language pathology (SLP) — commonly referred to as speech therapy — helps children understand and communicate. From garbled speech to frustrating behaviors around communication, our speech therapy team is here to identify and address the root cause of your child’s communication challenges.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Speech Therapy
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Your child is able to hear but doesn’t understand what people are saying.
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Your child struggles in social situations to understand body language, speak at the right time, or use the right volume.
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Your child struggles to make the right sounds, words, or sentences compared to same-age peers.
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Your child demonstrates frustration or negative behaviors due to difficulty communicating needs or wants.
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Your child is a very picky eater or struggles with the coordination for chewing or swallowing.
You know your child best! If you’re concerned about your child’s communication, it makes sense to get an evaluation from a speech therapist.
During your child’s initial evaluation, we take the time to understand your concerns, evaluate your child’s skills, and collaborate to develop a plan for the next steps.
Our Specializations
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) — The right communication device can be life-changing for children who struggle to speak. We help you explore your options and learn how to use a communication device.
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Feeding — Get experienced support for your child’s feeding issues in a way that increases mealtime intake without tears or stress.
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Social Groups — Whether managing emotions or understanding social cues, many communication challenges happen within your child’s relationships. We offer social skills groups that provide a supportive and powerful way to work on communication with peers.
Speech Therapy Sessions that Matter in the Long-Run
We’re not about drills or pushing new skills. Instead, you’ll watch your child eagerly practicing important skills through playful activities that produce big results.
No two sessions are the same. We match your child’s session to their needs, whether that’s a quiet-focused game or wild word adventure in the gym.
What other parents are saying…
“I have been to 3 other places and this is by far the best place in southern Nevada. This team of therapists are above-and-beyond. They genuinely care to know us and our medical history. They celebrate every progress. It is an indescribable feeling to have an advocate for your child that is completely involved and well equipped.”
—Stace, Parent
At Thrive Therapies, speech therapy is more than just articulating the right sounds or words.
Skills Speech Therapy helps with:
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Social skills
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Play skills
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Speaking clearly
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Comprehension of words
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Following directions
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Oral motor skills
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Coordination for chewing and swallowing
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Alternative forms of communication
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Foundational skills for reading
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Adding new vocabulary
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Food variety and intake
Common Diagnosis or Problems:
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Feeding issues
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Autism
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Executive functioning
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ADHD
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Meltdowns
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Apraxia
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Down Syndrome
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Developmental delays
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Post NICU
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Autism
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Transition from Gtube
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Tongue-tie
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Hard of hearing
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Dyslexia