Early intervention is a service for infants and toddlers aged 0-3 years, as well as their parents and families. Early intervention should be utilized when there is a risk for delays in communication, cognition, social-emotional development, and gross/fine motor skills. Early intervention is essential to “catching up” when the delay is small rather than waiting to start services until a child is older and the gap in knowledge is much larger.

Speech sound disorders are those that impact how a child says their sounds, and how understandable they are. If you're child can't say certain sounds, or you feel the need to "translate" for them, they may have a speech sound disorder.

Language is used to understand what others are saying and to express our own thoughts and feelings. Children can have delays in expressive language, receptive language, or both. If they are having difficulty naming common objects, following directions, or talking to other kids, they may have a language delay. 

Little Olives Speech provides therapy in a child’s natural environment. This can be in the home, in a daycare or preschool, or in our clinic. We will do our best to see the child in an environment that promotes the most success and connection.