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Benefits of Speech Therapy for Children: What Parents Should Know

December 31, 2025Parental Resources

Understanding the Importance of Speech Therapy for Children Overview of pediatric speech therapy Pediatric speech therapy is a specialized intervention led by licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that supports children facing speech, language, social interaction, and feeding challenges. Therapy focuses on improving speech sound production, vocabulary, sentence formation, and social communication skills through engaging, play-based activities […]

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Speech Therapy Activities Parents Can Do at Home

December 30, 2025Parental Resources

The Importance of Home-Based Speech Therapy Practice Benefits of Practicing Speech Therapy at Home Consistent practice of speech therapy exercises at home significantly accelerates progress by reinforcing skills learned during formal sessions. Research validates that children exposed to everyday speech activities improve their communication confidence, vocabulary growth, and comprehension skills more rapidly. Role of Parents […]

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5 Collaborative Approaches Between ENT Specialists and Speech Therapists

December 29, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Bridging Medical and Therapeutic Expertise for Children’s Communication Health Importance of Collaboration Between ENT Specialists and Speech Therapists Effective management of pediatric communication difficulties often requires a partnership between otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). These multidisciplinary teams work together to assess, plan, and deliver coordinated care, ensuring timely surgical interventions and tailored speech […]

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How to Support Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech

December 26, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Its Impact Definition and Nature of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a neurological motor speech disorder where the brain struggles to send correct messages to the muscles involved in speech. Unlike speech disorders caused by muscle weakness, children with CAS know what they […]

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Overview of Common Speech Sound Disorders in Pediatric Patients

December 25, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Understanding the Importance of Articulation Therapy in Childhood Speech Development Definition of Articulation in Speech Development Articulation is the physical process of producing speech sounds by coordinating the lips, tongue, teeth, jaw, and palate. It is foundational for children to communicate clearly and be understood by others. Speech Sound Development Milestones Children typically acquire speech […]

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7 Key Benefits of Articulation Therapy in Pediatric Speech Pathology

December 24, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Understanding the Importance of Articulation Therapy in Childhood Speech Development Definition of Articulation in Speech Development Articulation is the physical process of producing speech sounds by coordinating the lips, tongue, teeth, jaw, and palate. It is foundational for children to communicate clearly and be understood by others. Speech Sound Development Milestones Children typically acquire speech […]

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8 Effective Oral Motor Therapy Techniques for Children

December 23, 2025Feeding & SwallowingSpeech & Language Disorders

The Importance of Oral Motor Therapy in Childhood Development Definition and Goals of Oral Motor Therapy Oral motor therapy focuses on strengthening and coordinating the muscles of the mouth, lips, jaw, and tongue. These exercises help improve muscle strength, coordination, and mobility, which are crucial for developing clear speech and effective eating skills. The therapy […]

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Techniques in Receptive Language Therapy for Kids

December 22, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Introduction to Receptive Language and Its Importance in Child Development Understanding Receptive Language Receptive language is a child’s ability to understand and process spoken and written language, including words, gestures, and concepts. It involves comprehending vocabulary, following directions, interpreting questions, and grasping nonverbal cues like facial expressions and body language. The Role of Receptive Language […]

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How to Conduct a Child Speech Assessment Effectively

December 19, 2025Speech & Language Disorders

Introduction to Child Speech Assessments Purpose and importance of speech assessments Speech assessments play a crucial role in identifying communication strengths and challenges in children. Early and accurate evaluation helps detect speech or language delays and disorders, allowing for timely intervention that can significantly improve a child’s long-term communication outcomes. These assessments evaluate various areas […]

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Speech-Language Evaluation for Children: A Step-by-Step Guide

December 18, 2025Parental ResourcesSpeech & Language Disorders

Introduction to Speech-Language Evaluations for Children Purpose and Importance of Speech-Language Evaluations Speech-language evaluations are essential tools designed to identify speech, language, and communication challenges in children early on. Conducted by licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs), these evaluations help to determine whether a child needs therapy and, if so, guide the development of a personalized intervention […]

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929 E. Britton Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
4331 Adams Rd
Suite 111
Norman, OK 73069

PATIENT INFORMATION

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CASE HISTORY

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How does the child usually communicate? (check all that apply)
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DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY

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CURRENT SPEECH, LANGUAGE, & HEARING

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Does your child follow simple directions?
Does your child respond correctly to yes/no questions?
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Does your child have difficulty producing speech sounds?
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Pediatric Communication Solutions, Inc. is committed to making our billing process as simple and easy as possible, We require that all patients keep a valid credit card on file with our office. Payment is due at the time of service.
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I consent to Pediatric Communication Solutions, Inc. (PCS) staff and its affiliates using any telephone numbers (including cell phone/wireless numbers), email addresses, and other electronic communications I provide to PCS for appointment, referral, treatment, billing, debt collection, and other purposes related to my/my child’s care. This includes phone calls, voice messages, text messages, emails, and other electronic communications. If I discontinue use of any phone number provided, I shall promptly notify PCS and will hold PCS and its affiliates harmless from any expenses or other loss arising from any failure to notify. I understand that standard text messages, unencrypted emails, and other electronic communications that I send and receive from PCS may flow through networks that are not secure and may be at risk of exposure of my health information (for example, the message could be intercepted and viewed by an unauthorized third party). In addition, once the text, email, or other electronic communication is received by me, someone may be able to access my phone, applications, digital devices, or email accounts and read the message. I understand that it is my responsibility to make sure that only authorized people are allowed to access my email, phone messages, cell phone, and digital devices. I understand these risks and give permission to PCS to communicate with me via wireless/cell phone, text message, unencrypted email, and other electronic communications. I authorize PCS to utilize the following communication methods with me.
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PATIENT LIABILITY FORM

This form is to inform you that certain speech-language pathology services may not be covered under your commercial insurance policy due to plan exclusions or benefit limitations. While we will make every effort to verify and bill your insurance appropriately, coverage is ultimately determined by your insurance provider.
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