Allie Otberg, MA, CF-SLP
What is expressive language?
Expressive language is how we communicate our wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas to others. This can be done verbally, through signs or gestures, facial expressions, a device, or more.
What is receptive language?
Receptive language is how we understand the world around us. It is how we intake, process, and utilize the expressive language that someone else has directed at us.
What are language disorders?
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Broadly speaking, language disorders can be divided into three categories - expressive, receptive, or mixed. If someone has an expressive language disorder, it means they can understand the world around them but have trouble expressing their thoughts, ideas, or responses efficiently. A receptive language disorder means that someone has difficulty processing the language input that they are receiving. Mixed language disorders involve some form of impairment to both. |
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What does language therapy look like at FYZICAL?
Speech & Language Pathologists at FYZICAL are specialists in language disorders. They use evidence-based practice and stay up-to-date with the latest research and treatment techniques. Using this research, an individualized plan will be created between the patient and the clinician to help build and improve language skills in a way that is personalized to the patient’s lifestyle and needs.
What are the goals of therapy?
- Improve overall communicative effectiveness - whether it be through verbal speech, sign language, a device, or more, anyone and everyone can communicate!
- Create a system that works both for the patient and their families. We want the patient to be able to communicate their wants and needs in a way that works with family and friends to make things easier for everyone.
- Create skills that last. Therapy isn’t forever, so we want to build a strong enough foundation that the skills learned in therapy will last even when patients aren’t coming regularly anymore.
Call our office today at 517-323-0583 to schedule an appointment with one of our FYZICAL Speech & Language Pathologists or talk with your/your child's physician to see if a referral is right for you.