Despite common myths, growing-up bilingually does not cause speech/language delays or make them worse. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to accurately assess communication skills in children who are hearing two or more languages.
There are few tests available for children who are exposed to languages other than English and most speech-pathologists, school systems, and practices are simply not trained to understand the complexities of teasing out typical dual language development from delays/disorders.
At Latitude Speech Therapy we provide bilingual speech-language evaluations and therapy in Russian and Spanish. We are also trained in working with children from a variety of backgrounds, and can provide high-quality evaluations with the assistance of an interpreter to determine the child’s needs and inform school services.
Latitude offers evaluations, consultations, and direct services in English, Russian, and Spanish.
With our innovative and evidenced-based methods, we strive to provide you with the highest quality personalized care that you deserve. We offer a combination of flexible options to fit your family’s busy schedule.