
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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.