Personalized therapy and evaluations for children and adults—grounded in expertise, driven by compassion, and backed by over 25 years of experience.

Evaluations & Therapy for All Ages

Evaluations

Every journey begins with understanding. At Specialized Speech Center, we provide comprehensive evaluations for both children and adults to assess communication, motor, sensory, and feeding-related needs.

Our licensed therapists use a combination of standardized assessments, clinical observation, and client or caregiver input to gain a full picture of strengths and challenges. Evaluations help determine eligibility for therapy and allow us to develop a personalized plan of care with clear, achievable goals.

Whether you are a parent seeking answers for your child or an adult looking to improve specific skills, our evaluations are designed to be thorough, supportive, and tailored to individual needs.

Therapy

Following evaluation, we offer customized therapy services for clients of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Sessions are guided by your personalized plan of care and are focused on achieving meaningful, real-world outcomes.

We use a play-based approach for children, and for adults, sessions are designed to be practical, goal-oriented, and relevant to everyday life. Across all ages, our therapy is evidence-based, family-integrated, and grounded in compassion.

Our multidisciplinary team includes ASHA- and AOTA-certified therapists with experience in:

  • Speech and language disorders

  • Voice and fluency disorders

  • Fine and gross motor skill development

  • Sensory integration

  • Feeding and swallowing difficulties

Whether the goal is to support a child’s development or help an adult regain or strengthen functional skills, we are here to help every client build confidence, independence, and success.

Here are some of the skills we work on with our clients…

Click each section to explore the skills we target for children and adults.


Learn how we support development across all ages—through speech, motor, feeding, and more.

  • We help clients produce speech sounds more clearly and confidently through personalized, evidence-based treatment.

    For Children:

    • Articulation and sound errors (e.g., lisps, substitutions)

    • Phonological delays

    • Childhood apraxia of speech

    • Stuttering and fluency disorders

    • Voice disorders

    For Adults:

    • Speech difficulties post-stroke or brain injury

    • Dysarthria and apraxia

    • Voice therapy for professional or medical needs

    • Fluency strategies

    • Accent modification (if applicable)

  • We support clients who need alternative ways to express themselves, from low-tech tools to advanced technology.

    For Children:

    • Picture exchange systems (PECS)

    • Speech-generating devices (SGDs)

    • Core vocabulary development

    • Parent/caregiver coaching

    For Adults:

    • AAC after stroke, brain injury, or degenerative conditions

    • Voice banking and text-to-speech apps

    • Device training and customization

    • Supporting daily communication at home and in the community

  • We build the skills needed to connect with others in daily life.

    For Children:

    • Initiating and maintaining conversations

    • Understanding social cues and body language

    • Turn-taking and topic maintenance

    • Perspective taking and play skills

    • Hand raising and public speaking

    For Adults:

    • Workplace and community interaction

    • Pragmatic communication after neurological injury

    • Relationship-building and group participation

    • Interpreting sarcasm, humor, and tone

  • We provide feeding therapy to address challenges related to oral motor skills, sensory sensitivities, and mealtime behavior.

    For Children:

    • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or transitioning to solids

    • Picky eating and limited food variety

    • Oral aversions or sensory-based feeding issues

    • Supporting safe and positive mealtime routines

    • Coordination with pediatricians and dietitians as needed

    For Adults:

    • Feeding and swallowing difficulties due to neurological conditions

    • Oral motor weakness or dysphagia

    • Post-surgical or post-stroke feeding rehabilitation

    • Modified diet education and caregiver training

    • Strategies for safe, independent eating

  • We address oral muscle patterns that affect speech, feeding, and breathing.

    For Children:

    • Tongue thrust

    • Mouth breathing

    • Prolonged pacifier/thumb use

    • Improper chewing or swallowing patterns

    For Adults:

    • Sleep-disordered breathing and related concerns

    • TMJ and facial tension

    • Post-orthodontic or surgical retraining

    • Persistent speech issues linked to oral muscle imbalance

  • Through occupational therapy, we help individuals strengthen motor skills for greater independence and coordination.

    For Children:

    • Handwriting and grasp development

    • Sensory processing and emotional regulation

    • Dressing, feeding, and hygiene routines

    • Core strength and balance for play and school

    For Adults:

    • Fine motor recovery after illness or injury

    • Balance and functional mobility

    • Strategies for self-care and home management

    • Strengthening for daily tasks and work performance

  • We provide therapy to help individuals manage and respond to sensory input in ways that support comfort, focus, and daily functioning.

    For Children:

    • Over- or under-responsiveness to sounds, textures, or movement

    • Difficulty with transitions and changes in routine

    • Sensory-seeking behaviors (e.g., crashing, spinning)

    • Challenges with grooming, dressing, or other self-care tasks

    • Developing calming strategies and self-regulation skills

    For Adults:

    • Sensory sensitivities related to neurological conditions

    • Difficulty tolerating certain environments (e.g., noise, crowds)

    • Support for daily tasks like grooming, dressing, and eating

    • Strategies to manage sensory overload in work or social settings

    • Building personalized coping tools for focus and comfort

  • We help individuals develop the tools to stay focused, manage emotions, and thrive in everyday environments.

    For Children:

    • Improving sustained attention and task completion

    • Reducing impulsivity and hyperactivity

    • Developing coping strategies for frustration and overwhelm

    • Building routines for transitions and emotional control

    • Supporting school readiness and classroom behavior

    For Adults:

    • Enhancing focus and organization in work or home life

    • Managing emotional responses and stress

    • Building routines and structure for daily tasks

    • Strategies for time management and goal setting

    • Support for attention difficulties related to ADHD or brain injury

  • We support the development of planning, organization, and self-management skills essential for success at home, school, and work.

    For Children:

    • Task initiation and completion

    • Organization of materials and thoughts

    • Managing time and transitions

    • Improving working memory

    • Flexible thinking and problem solving

    For Adults:

    • Planning and prioritization for daily responsibilities

    • Time management and scheduling

    • Goal setting and follow-through

    • Managing distractions and increasing productivity

    • Support after brain injury or for adults with ADHD

Where to find us

Therapy services in our Hollywood/Davie clinic and from the comfort of your home.

We proudly serve clients at our clinic in Hollywood, Florida, conveniently located near Davie and surrounding areas. For added flexibility, we also offer teletherapy sessions for children and adults across Florida—providing quality care wherever you are.

Empowering communication, connection, and confidence through compassionate care.

Empowering communication, connection, and confidence through compassionate care.