Introduction

At the Long Island Center for Speech, our highly trained therapists specialize in the diagnosis, evalutation and treatment of Language Disorders, Memory & Auditory Processing Difficulties, Fluency, Voice Disorders, Motor Planning Disorders, Deviate Swallowing which Contributes to Orthodontic, Pedodontic and Periodontic Problems, Tongue Thrust, Feeding & Swallowing Problems / Aversions, Thumb & Finger Sucking, Articulation Disorders, & Oral Facial Muscle Weakness.

We treat both children and adults. Our focus is on children mainly because a lot of these disorders can worsten as we age. For example, the Tongue Thrust disorder can cause other physical ailments if not treated at an early age. The same goes for Language Disorders, Memory & Auditory Processing Difficulties, Fluency, & Voice Disorders. If left untreated, these disorders can worsten and become more difficult to treat. Furthermore, they can cause your child problems with socializing and communicating, subsequent depression & anxiety, as well as potential academic difficulty. It is imperative that parents with children even seldomly displaying symptoms of these disorders bring them in for an evaluation. Our therapist are highly trained in the evaluation and diagnoses of these disorders, and our establishment takes most every type of insurance. Call to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions at all regarding our services at (631) 689-6858.

Don't be stigmatic about it. A large percentage of children have these disorders; many are misdiagnosed. Troubles with speech as well as eating is not uncommon whatsoever in childen. Place your child in the hands of qualified, personable therapists who ensure a fun, motivating treatment, at Long Island Center for Speech.

Written by: Tim Strampfer