About
Special Kids Speech is a private speech therapy practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its stated mission is to empower children to express themselves confidently. The practice states that it tailors each child's plan of care to individual needs rather than using a cookie cutter approach.
- Individualized treatment plans
- Evaluation before therapy
Concerns they commonly address
Speech and language delays
The practice works to improve receptive, expressive and pragmatic speech and language skills, including articulation, fluency and reading comprehension.
Feeding difficulties
The practice supports children at each stage of feeding by building foundational skills for safe and efficient feeding.
Services
Speech and Language Therapy
Individualized therapy for receptive, expressive and pragmatic language, including articulation, apraxia of speech, AAC, fluency, auditory processing and reading comprehension.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Neuromuscular re-education of oral and facial muscles, including facial exercises and behavior modification to encourage proper tongue posture, breathing, chewing and swallowing.
Feeding Therapy
Support for children at every stage of feeding and functioning, using evidence-based approaches.
Founder
Christina Colonna, PhD, CCC-SLP
Has 10 years of experience with pediatric speech and language disorders and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Holds a doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology with a concentration in autism research, a Master's from Touro University, and a Bilingual Extension Certificate in Spanish.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Children.
Care setting
In person in 9123 North Military Trail, Suite 212, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, United States.
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