First Words Clinic provides exceptional speech, language, communication, and feeding therapy in Helena, MT and surrounding areas. Below you will find more information on our therapy options, assessments, and treatments.
Services
First Words certified speech language pathologists provide the following exceptional services:
—Speech and Language Screenings
—Comprehensive Communication Assessments (Speech, Language, Voice, Feeding/Swallowing, Fluency, AAC, Social Language, and Hearing Impaired)
—Consultations
—Individual Therapy
—Group Therapy
—Family and Professional Training
—Language Literacy Program (more information)
—Modified SOS Feeding Evaluations and Therapy With First Roots Feeding Team (Click here for more information on First Roots Feeding Team — A Modified SOS Feeding Approach)
Assessment & Treatment
We provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for the following disorders or delays:
Speech Disorders/Delays
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Articulation (Speech Sounds)
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Phonological Disorders
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Apraxia of Speech
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Stuttering
Language Disorders/Delays
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Expressive Language
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Receptive Language
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Language Processing
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Executive Functioning
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Social Language
Other
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Feeding-Modified SOS Approach
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Swallowing
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Oral Motor
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Downs Syndrome
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Brain Injury
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Hearing Impaired
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AAC
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Chromosomal Abnormalities
OUR LANGUAGE LITERACY PROGRAM, led by experienced speech-language pathologists and certified teachers, offers tailored, evidence-based interventions designed for children ages PreK and up. We utilize assessments from UFLI and the Science of Reading to identify each child's specific needs, allowing us to develop customized programs that promote growth and achievement.
Our comprehensive approach focuses on essential skills, including:
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Articulation
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Phonemic awareness
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Phonics
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Decoding
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Letter names and sounds
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Blending
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Fluency
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Vocabulary
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Spelling
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Comprehension
Recognizing the strong connection between language, speech, and literacy, we aim to equip your child with the skills necessary for academic success and confidence.
Whether your child requires extra support, practice, or targeted instruction in language and literacy, our individualized one-on-one sessions are designed to meet their unique needs.
At First Roots, we understand the complexity of feeding and eating. Our goal is to provide empathy and knowledge to help families get through this process. We pride ourselves in staying current with research and providing up to date treatment approaches that are successful, attainable and sustainable.
Please visit firstrootsfeeding.com for more information.
