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    • About Speech TherapyInformation about Speech Therapists and Speech-Language Pathology. What is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist? A Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is a person trained to evaluate and treat children with communicative disorders. These disorders may include difficulties with speech, receptive language, expressive language or phonemic awareness disorders that impact a child’s overall ability to communicate effectively. What training is required for a Speech Pathologist? At COLLABORATIVE FUNCTION, a Speech-Language Pathologist must have a Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology, a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), national certification by The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensure by the State of Florida. How do I know if my child needs speech therapy? If you suspect that your child may be experiencing difficulty with some aspect of his/her communicative abilities, or if a teacher has referred your child for a speech screen, call our office in downtown Orlando to schedule a screening. A speech screen is a quick, inexpensive procedure that will determine whether there is a need for any further evaluation. What is a speech screen? A speech screen is short procedure done with children between two and six years old, to determine whether the child needs to have a full evaluation. To the child, the…
    • Speech TherapistAmie Tishkoff, M.A.CCC-SLP has 27 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Orlando area. Amie received her Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Central Florida in 1992 and worked as an itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist in the Orange County Public School System for 5 1/2 years prior to working as a staff Speech-Language Pathologist in rehabilitation and hospital settings. Amie began working as a private practice Speech-Language Pathologist in 1999 and co-founded Collaborative Function in 2000. During her career, Amie has worked with a wide variety Speech/Language difficulties and diagnoses in children aged 12 months to 21 years. Amie uses a multi-sensory approach as needed by the individual child and works with the parent to implement strategies that will maximally benefit the child in the home environment.
    • Speech Developmental Chart  Speech Therapy Developmental Chart   9-12 Months   Begins to relate names of objects Articulates most speech sounds   12-18 Months Uses greetings (hi/bye) Uses sentence-like intonation (jargon) Uses single words 3 – 20 words Responds vocally to “wh” questions Points to wanted objects Imitates some words Points to an object when named   18-24 Months Understands approx. 300 words Uses commands and reactions “more” “mine” “owee” Says 50 words Responds to yes/no questions with head gestures Combines words to make 2-word sentences Mean Length of Utterance(MLU) = 1.8 Names familiar objects   24-30 Months Understands approx. 500 words Uses some regular plurals Follows simple directions Answers “what” and  “where” questions Follows a series of related commands MLU = 3.1 Says 200 words 30-36 Months Understands approx. 900 words Uses pronouns “I”, “me” , “you” and “mine” Knows 3rd personal pronouns (he/she) Asks simple “what?” and “where?” Says 500 words including “please” “thank-you” MLU = 3.4 Articulates p m w n h 36-42 Months Understands approx. 1200 words Begins to ask varied questions Responds to 2 unrelated commands MLU = 4.3 Knows  “in front”   “behind” Says 800 words 42-48 Months Understands approx. 1500 – 2000 words Says 1000 words…
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    • About Occupational TherapyWhat is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy is a skilled treatment by a professional trained in physical and psychosocial components of development and disease. Treatment is aimed towards maximizing independence in all areas of daily life. Occupation refers to the roles one has in their life. For example, a child may assume the roles of student, family member and playmate. What training is required for a Occupational Therapist? An Occupational Therapist must complete a course of study from an accredited program and receive a Bachelors, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. After completion of study, a supervised clinical internship of at least six months in a variety of health care settings is required. Before being allowed to practice, the Occupational Therapist must pass a national certification exam. The Occupational Therapist must successfully complete ongoing continuing education requirements by regulated by the state of Florida. How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy? Occupational Therapy is a treatment approach to maximize performance in daily life. If a child is not performing well in his or her roles as student, family member or friend, or is limited by any physical or social detriment, Occupational Therapy may be beneficial.…
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    • Occupational Developmental ChartOccupational Therapy Developmental Chart  Fine Motor Gross Motor Self-Care Visual-Motor 0-2 Months Briefly retains an object in the hand Holds head up while lying on stomach  Follows an object visually in vertical, horizontal and circular patterns 3-5 Months Reaches for objects Transfers a toy from one hand to the other Sits with support Brings hands to feet while lying on back   6-8 Months Starts to pinch Points with finger Rolls over Sits alone Begins crawling Finger feeds Assists with cup and spoon feeding Full visual control 10-12 Months Picks up small objects with tips of finger and thumb Begins standing Cooperates with dressing  1-2 Years Builds with blocks Scribbles Walks backwards Walks up steps Begins to use a cup and spoon by themselves  2-3 Years Copies lines and circles when drawn by another Jumps  Begins to do formboard puzzles 3-4 Years Opens jar lids Hops Uses spoon and fork Dresses self Brushes teeth Completes a simple puzzle 4-5 Years Laces Zips and unzips Buckles and unbuckles   Draws a person 5-6 Years Colors within a one inch area  Cuts with a knife and fork Ties shoes Prints first name
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    • Other Sources of InformationLinks to other sites. Reference The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Website. The Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. This site from from the University of Michigan provides an overview of child speech development. The Stuttering Foundation Website. CFL:UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Parent Resources Free, downloadable activities for kids. ReadWorks: Curriculum and tools for reading comprehension.
    • Speech Developmental Chart  Speech Therapy Developmental Chart   9-12 Months   Begins to relate names of objects Articulates most speech sounds   12-18 Months Uses greetings (hi/bye) Uses sentence-like intonation (jargon) Uses single words 3 – 20 words Responds vocally to “wh” questions Points to wanted objects Imitates some words Points to an object when named   18-24 Months Understands approx. 300 words Uses commands and reactions “more” “mine” “owee” Says 50 words Responds to yes/no questions with head gestures Combines words to make 2-word sentences Mean Length of Utterance(MLU) = 1.8 Names familiar objects   24-30 Months Understands approx. 500 words Uses some regular plurals Follows simple directions Answers “what” and  “where” questions Follows a series of related commands MLU = 3.1 Says 200 words 30-36 Months Understands approx. 900 words Uses pronouns “I”, “me” , “you” and “mine” Knows 3rd personal pronouns (he/she) Asks simple “what?” and “where?” Says 500 words including “please” “thank-you” MLU = 3.4 Articulates p m w n h 36-42 Months Understands approx. 1200 words Begins to ask varied questions Responds to 2 unrelated commands MLU = 4.3 Knows  “in front”   “behind” Says 800 words 42-48 Months Understands approx. 1500 – 2000 words Says 1000 words…
    • Occupational Developmental ChartOccupational Therapy Developmental Chart  Fine Motor Gross Motor Self-Care Visual-Motor 0-2 Months Briefly retains an object in the hand Holds head up while lying on stomach  Follows an object visually in vertical, horizontal and circular patterns 3-5 Months Reaches for objects Transfers a toy from one hand to the other Sits with support Brings hands to feet while lying on back   6-8 Months Starts to pinch Points with finger Rolls over Sits alone Begins crawling Finger feeds Assists with cup and spoon feeding Full visual control 10-12 Months Picks up small objects with tips of finger and thumb Begins standing Cooperates with dressing  1-2 Years Builds with blocks Scribbles Walks backwards Walks up steps Begins to use a cup and spoon by themselves  2-3 Years Copies lines and circles when drawn by another Jumps  Begins to do formboard puzzles 3-4 Years Opens jar lids Hops Uses spoon and fork Dresses self Brushes teeth Completes a simple puzzle 4-5 Years Laces Zips and unzips Buckles and unbuckles   Draws a person 5-6 Years Colors within a one inch area  Cuts with a knife and fork Ties shoes Prints first name
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