Speech and Articulation

Experience the transformative power of personalized speech-language therapy services, led by our highly qualified and experienced therapist, Maya.

Articulation speech therapy

Speech and Articulation Delays and Disorders

Speech, articulation and voice problems can significantly impact a child’s ability to communicate effectively in social and academic settings. Children with these disorders may struggle with articulation, phonology, clarity, and speech rate, making it challenging for others to understand them. If not addressed, they can also impede the child’s later academic success in the areas of reading and writing.

Children develop the sounds of speech naturally and over time, starting with easier sounds like, /m/, /b/, /p/ and then progressing to later developing sounds. Milestones are used as benchmarks to measure how children progress. If a child is not producing most sounds by the age of 5, they may have a speech sound disorder. Ideally, however, a child would receive intervention and support from a speech-language pathologist before that age to help facilitate speech sound development before they form poor habits, which can take longer to remediate.

How Maya Can Help

At Talk to Maya, we offer expert speech-language therapy services to address your child’s speech sound disorders. Our founder, Maya, holds a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, has 6 years of experience at top NYC public schools, and has worked with numerous private clients. She also offers convenient teletherapy sessions, ensuring your child receives the support they need at a time and place that works for you and your family.

In her work with countless children on their speech sound development, Maya continually strives to make therapy sessions engaging and enjoyable.

Our Approach

The personalized therapy sessions target specific areas of difficulty, including:

  • Muscle control and coordination:
    The client practices oral placement exercises combined with specific speech practice to improve their speech production abilities.

  • Articulation and phonological patterns:
    The client practices correct speech sound production through a variety of methods, using groups of words based on phonological patterns, if warranted.

  • Self-awareness and self-monitoring:
    The client is taught strategies to gain awareness of their speech production, so that they can feel empowered to self-monitor and create their own change.

  • Generalization/carryover:
    Your child will learn how to apply skills learned in therapy to real-life situations, and you can help them practice across many contexts for well-rounded speech development.

     

Comprehensive Support for Speech and Literacy

Research has shown that speech sound disorders are often linked to challenges in learning to read and other academic issues. Our experienced therapist, Maya, addresses not only the speech sounds themselves, but also the surrounding skills necessary for comprehensive speech and literacy development. Furthermore, Maya ensures therapy sessions evoke a sense of accomplishment rather than stress, which is a vital element in achieving successful outcomes.

The Talk to Maya Difference

Maya’s extensive experience, qualifications, and passion for helping children overcome speech sound disorders set Talk to Maya apart from other speech-language therapy services. By providing targeted, individualized support, from the convenience of your home or ideal setting, we help you and your child build a strong foundation for effective communication and academic success. Maya also prides herself on honing in on each individual’s strengths, weaknesses, interests and motivators.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Heather M.

We are amazed at the positive impact Maya’s speech-language therapy has had on our child’s life. Her gentle approach and expertise have helped our child overcome communication challenges and thrive.”

Don’t let speech sound problems hinder your child’s communication and academic potential. Contact Talk to Maya today for a consultation and begin your child’s journey towards clearer, more confident speech. Schedule your appointment now