Speech and Language Therapy
We help your child make their voice heard in the world.
Speech and language therapy is a comprehensive rehabilitation process implemented to improve individuals' communication skills, support language development, and address speech disorders. At our special education center in Pendik, Istanbul, Önce Special Education, we enrich the communication world of children and adults with our expert speech and language therapists. Recognizing that every individual has unique needs, we prepare personalized therapy plans.
Speech and language disorders are significant areas that directly affect an individual's daily life, social relationships, and academic success. Early intervention is one of the most critical factors in this process. Together with families applying to our center from Pendik and surrounding districts, we support children's speech and language development using scientific methods. We offer a wide range of services, including articulation, fluency, voice disorders, and receptive and expressive language issues.
Our speech and language therapy programs at our center are based on current evidence-based approaches. Each session is structured in accordance with the child's individual developmental level, and family participation is an integral part of this process. For families seeking a reliable address in the field of special education and therapy in Istanbul Pendik, Önce Special Education is by your side with its professional staff and modern therapy environment.
Who Is It For?
- Children who start talking late or whose language development lags behind their peers
- Individuals who cannot produce sounds correctly or who pronounce words unclearly
- Children who have difficulty expressing themselves or struggle to construct sentences
- Individuals experiencing stuttering, voice hoarseness, or resonance disorders
- Adults who want to regain speech skills after neurological diseases
- Children and adults with speech problems due to hearing loss
How Does It Work?
In the first session, a comprehensive speech and language evaluation is conducted to determine the individual's current language level, articulation skills, and communication profile.
Based on the evaluation results, a personalized, goal-oriented therapy plan is created and shared with the family.
One-on-one therapy is applied with a designated number of sessions per week; each session is supported by play-based activities that increase the child's motivation.
Progress evaluations are conducted at regular intervals to update the therapy plan, and a home program is provided to the family.
Through family counseling sessions, parents are taught strategies to support language development in the home environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should speech and language therapy start?
Speech and language therapy is a field where early intervention is critical. If your child does not use any words by 18 months or cannot form two-word sentences by age 2, it is recommended to consult a speech and language therapist. However, therapy is possible and effective at any age. We can determine your child's needs with a detailed evaluation at our Pendik center.
How long does the therapy process take?
The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual's diagnosis, age, and language development level. While a few months may be sufficient for simple articulation disorders, the process can take six months to a year or longer for more comprehensive language delays. At Önce Special Education, we monitor progress with regular assessments and keep families informed about the process.
Can parents participate in the sessions?
Yes, family participation is one of the most important components of the therapy process. Parents' participation in sessions is encouraged, and regular guidance is provided on strategies to be implemented at home. Thus, skills acquired in therapy are transferred to daily life much faster.
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