The Early Language Group is for young children with significant communication impairments. The emphasis is on eliciting early developing language skills. Services are aimed at, but not limited to, children whose communication issues are secondary to Autism Spectrum Disorders, mental handicapping conditions, or significant oral motor dysfunction. Visual supports (picture + graphics) are utilized to enhance processing of auditory information, elicit verbal expression, and provide an augmentative support to verbal communication. Individualized goals are embedded into functional, age-appropriate play and parent training and involvement is encouraged.

The Summer Language Camp is an intensive program designed to assist school-aged children with language disorders to integrate their learned skills into functional activities presented in thematic units. Sessions are conducted in clinic and community based settings for application of learned communication skills. Treatment goals are individualized within the context of the activities of the group. The program is aimed at, but not limited to, children whose communication issues are secondary to Autism Spectrum Disorders, mental handicapping conditions, or severe learning disabilities. Visual supports (picture + graphics) are utilized to enhance processing of auditory information, elicit verbal expression, and provide an augmentative support to verbal communication.

Both of these programs are located at the Memphis Speech & Hearing Center at 807 Jefferson Ave.

For additional information contact:
Sharon Roehrig, MAT, CCC-SLP
901-678-5800

Additional information about speech and language development in children and treatment of communication disorders can be found at www.asha.org/public/speech/development/ and www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ or www.autism-society.org