School age children are those children eligible to enroll in elementary school, typically children ages 3-11 years old. This category is definded as: "child has been identified with, is at risk of developing, or is presenting with characteristics of, a language disturbance, an articulation disturbance, or both, when compared to peers." 

This can include, but is not limited to the following:

-Language Delay/Disorder

-Speech Sound Delay/Disorder

-Early Exit from Speech Therapy

-Medical & Developmental Condition

-Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Youth ranges from early adolescence through young adulthood, ages 13-20 years old. A speech therapist could be consulted if youth is experiencing reading, writing, and/or communication difficulties/deficits as a result of:

-early exit from school-based services

-a brain insult/injury

-learning disability, reading disability, late identification

-spectrum disorders (ASD, ADHD), pragmatic/social disorder

-Hearing loss (birth or acquired)

-stuttering/fluency.

Additionally,  native and non-native English speakers: 

-accent modification and diction.

During your child's academic years, you may need a professional to review your documents, provide support, offer advice, or be your advocate. 

You may recieve a medical diagnosis that requires some clarity and/or guidance. 

You may just need a second opinion or an independant evaluation, IEE, for your IEP participation.

Conversa can offer you the support you are seeking!