Speech Intelligibility & Delayed Speech
in Menlo Park & San Jose, CA
Help Your Child Be Heard and Understood
Do people often ask your child to repeat themselves? Is your child speaking fewer words than expected for their age? If your child is not meeting speech milestones, speech therapy can support their intelligibility and speech development.
At Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services, our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with families to help children speak more clearly so they can share their ideas confidently.
What Is Speech Intelligibility & Delayed Speech?
Speech intelligibility refers to how easily a listener can understand what a speaker is saying. When a child has low intelligibility, even familiar listeners like parents or teachers may struggle to understand them.
Delayed speech refers to when a child’s speech development is not aligned with the milestones for their age. While every child develops at their own pace, persistent difficulties with speech clarity or slow speech development can indicate a need for professional support.
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Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy for Intelligibility & Delayed Speech?
Your child can benefit from speech therapy if they:
- Speak fewer words than expected for their age
- Are difficult to understand, even by family members
- Leave out or substitute sounds when speaking
- Have trouble forming sentences or using grammar correctly
- Get frustrated when trying to speak
- Have been diagnosed with a condition that affects their communication skills (e.g., autism, Down syndrome, etc.)
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Our Approach to Speech Intelligibility & Delayed Speech
At Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services, we take a personalized approach to improving speech clarity and supporting speech milestones. Our clinicians use play-based, engaging techniques that help children feel confident and motivated to practice speaking.
We start with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges. Then, we develop a therapy plan that targets the specific areas affecting their intelligibility, such as speech sound production, oral motor coordination, or language development.
Benefits of Speech Therapy for Intelligibility & Delayed Speech
With support from our experts, your child can make significant progress and gain skills such as:
- Improved clarity of speech
- Increased vocabulary and sentence length
- Greater ease communicating with peers and adults
- Reduced frustration during conversation
- Support for school readiness and classroom participation
- Boosted confidence in social and academic settings
- Early intervention that supports long-term development
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Reach Out Today to Get Started
If you’re concerned about your child’s speech clarity or developmental milestones, we’re here to help. Contact Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services to schedule an evaluation or free phone consultation today.