Speech Language Pathologists strive to help each child become the best communicative partner he or she can be. 

The focus of therapy is to explore strategies to improve the child’s:

• Listening skills
• Understanding of spoken language
• Ability to make the mouth movements necessary for speech
• Ability to speak clearly
• Ability to use correct grammatical structures when speaking
• Use of body language, gestures, signs and/or pictures, if needed, to help express needs and ideas
• Turn taking and conversational skills crucial for playing and communicating effectively

Practicum Students

The COCDA works with Universities and Colleges to provide opportunities for practicum students