speech therapy

Helping children communicate, connect, & grow.

  • Express their thoughts and needs more clearly to reduce frustration

  • Build confidence and independence while connecting with others

  • Develop social communication skills, including turn-taking, problem-solving, and self-advocacy

  • Strengthen vocabulary and comprehension to support learning and academic success

At Central PA Therapy Connections, we combine play-based activities with evidence-based approaches to help your child speak, read, write, learn, and communicate with confidence.

Our speech therapy sessions focus on helping your child:

What We Offer

Speech & Language Developmental Milestones

Birth-6 Months

  • Smiles, makes eye contact & responds to voices

  • Coos, babbles & makes different sounds

6-12 Months

  • Responds to name & uses gestures

  • Babbles, imitates sounds & enjoys social games

12-18 Months

  • Says first words & understands simple directions

  • Points, gestures & imitates others

18-24 Months

  • Uses more words & begins combining two words

  • Follows simple directions & communicates wants

2-3 Years

  • Uses short phrases & simple sentences

  • Asks questions & follows two-step directions

3-4 Years

  • Speaks in longer sentences & tells simple stories

  • Asks/answers questions & plays with others

4-5 Years

  • Speaks clearly & tells stories with details

  • Follows directions & participates in conversations

Every child develops at their own pace. These milestones offer a general guide to skills children may develop as they grow.

AAC Services

Central PA Therapy Connections also provides specialized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services. Our speech therapists can complete your child's AAC evaluation, guide your family through AAC trials, and work with Ablenet to help you obtain a personal speech-generating device.

Have questions about speech therapy or AAC Services?

Contact Us:

info@cpatherapyconnections.com

or give us a call!