Speech Therapy in Raleigh
ACT Therapy Services was created in order to provide child-led speech therapy to children and adolescents. We've seen what can happen when compliance based therapy is used with children, such as their motivation and self-confidence decreasing, so we're taking a different approach for both better results and so the children have fun!
Our speech therapy style is to connect and collaborate with you and your child so intrinsic motivation is higher and your child enjoys therapy, is motivated to participate and they progress across goals. We get how frustrating it is when families and caregivers are not involved in the therapy process — that is why we always want caregivers to be involved in what we do!
Our office is located at 8300 Health Park, Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27615. Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Friday.
Who do we see for speech therapy?
Our Speech Language Pathologists evaluate and treat children 0 to 18 with diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Hard of Hearing, genetic disorders, feeding disorders, and those using alternative and augmentative communication. We also evaluate and treat articulation, phonology disorders, reading comprehension and expressive/receptive language delays. Our Speech Language Pathologists/Myofunctional Therapists see children to adults for myofunctional therapy.
When should a parent seek out speech therapy?
Speech Language Pathology services should be sought out if a child is becoming frustrated when attempting to communicate, is unable to get functional and basic needs met, cannot participate in a preschool, daycare or school classroom effectively, is unable to be understood by others or has difficulty with play and social skills. A child should be treated for speech therapy if he or she also has difficulty chewing, swallowing, or feeding themselves.
Why choose ACT Therapy Services for your speech therapy?
ACT Therapy Services provides a neurodiversity affirming, play-based environment where children lead the sessions! We are completely play-based and follow DIR floortime models for maximum engagement. Our motto is “connection over compliance” which means that we value presuming competence, letting children lead and being flexible.
What is the process for getting started with speech therapy with ACT Therapy Services?
Give us a call to discuss the best clinician and location fit! From there, we will obtain some basic information over the phone such as your doctor’s name, your biographical information and insurance information. We will send an order for services to your doctor on your behalf. From there, the initial speech or feeding therapy evaluation is one hour long. Sessions after the evaluation are typically 30 minutes long and these can be held once, twice or three times weekly. Our front office works with your family to find the best possible schedule.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists will work with a variety of other providers to coordinate your care including pediatricians, psychologists, vision specialists, teachers, tutors, and dentists to ensure holistic care.
How long are sessions?
After the first one-hour speech therapy evaluation, we typically see our clients for speech therapy for 30 minute sessions once, twice or three times a week. We set the plan of care for three to six months with discharge earlier if all goals are met.
What are the benefits of receiving Speech Therapy treatment at ACT Therapy Services?
ACT Therapy Services utilized a play-based approach, making therapy specific and fun for each client. We strive to operate in a neurodiversity-affirming way, respecting differences in how children communicate. We actively involve caregivers and families in the therapy process, making collaboration a key component.
Children who receive speech therapy treatment with us demonstrate improved communication skills, increased confidence and self-esteem, improved academic performance, improved social interaction/relationships, better access to independence, remediation of feeding/swallowing/oral motor issues. Children also gain support for alternative communication (AAC), improved executive function support and early intervention benefits.