Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy addresses communication whether it is verbal, through sign language, or alternative communication devices.

If a child struggles to communicate their wants or needs or has difficulty picking up on social cues, our speech therapists can work with them. Communicating with the world around us is a critical skill and we want to make sure children have the skills to do just that!

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Speech Therapy Staff

Speech therapy can address:

Articulation and Language

Augmentative Communication

Learning Disorders

Traumatic Brain Injury / Post Concussion Cognitive Care

Social Skills

Oral Motor Skills

Swallowing Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate

Expressive Language Disorder

Receptive Language Disorder

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Recent Posts For Speech Therapy

From Student to Pediatric SLP: Kendall’s CTD Story

We were excited when Kendall began her fieldwork at our Eugene clinic in the winter of 2025. At the time, Kendall was a student at the University of Oregon, completing her speech-language pathology training and getting hands-on experience in pediatric therapy. Little did we know that what started as a student placement would become the […]

Celebrating AAC Awareness Month: Facts, Myths & Frequently Asked Questions

October is AAC Awareness Month, and we think it deserves a little spotlight. At Connect the Dots, our speech-language therapists work with families every day who have questions about augmentative and alternative communication for children; what it is, whether it’s right for their child, and what to expect. If you’ve been curious, this one’s for […]

5 Fun Fall Activities to Support Your Child’s Speech and Language Skills

Looking for fall speech therapy activities to practice your child’s speech and language goals at home? Fall is full of opportunities to build communication skills through everyday activities, whether you are taking a walk outside, reading a favorite book, making a craft, or cooking together in the kitchen. The best part? These activities can feel […]

5 Things Parents Love About Telehealth Speech Therapy

For many families, getting to speech therapy is only one piece of the puzzle. There’s the drive, the schedule juggling, siblings, school, work, appointments, and then there’s the occasional surprise sick day that throws the whole plan out the window. Telehealth speech therapy can remove some of those everyday barriers while still providing meaningful, engaging […]

Introducing CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins: OT-Created Play for Home

At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a […]

Mother and son playing on the floor with legos

10 Simple Early Language Strategies to Support Your Child’s Communication at Home

As parents, we want to connect with our kids, and language is one of the most powerful ways we do that. If you’ve been wondering how to support your child’s communication at home, you’re already doing something right just by asking. The good news? These 10 early language strategies for toddlers are simple, play-based tools […]