Speech and Language Therapy FAQs
What services does Desert Speech Therapy provide?
Desert Speech Therapy provides speech and articulation therapy, receptive and expressive language therapy, early intervention, autism-related communication therapy, AAC evaluations and therapy, fluency and stuttering therapy, voice therapy, social and pragmatic communication therapy, adult speech and language therapy, parent and caregiver support, and comprehensive speech and language evaluations and screenings.
Do you work with children and adults?
Yes. The practice provides speech and language services for children and adults. The right service and therapy goals depend on the individual’s communication needs.
What happens during a speech-language evaluation?
An evaluation is designed to help understand communication strengths, challenges, and possible areas for support. The process begins with learning about the individual and the concerns that led you to seek help. Findings and possible next steps should be explained in clear, understandable language.
Do you provide pediatric speech therapy?
Yes. Pediatric speech and language therapy is individualized around each child’s goals and may address speech sounds, language, early communication, social communication, autism-related communication needs, fluency, voice, or AAC.
Do you support children on the autism spectrum?
Yes. Desert Speech Therapy provides autism-related communication support for children with a wide variety of needs, including children on the autism spectrum. Care is designed around the child’s individuality, strengths, preferences, and meaningful communication goals.
What is AAC?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes additional ways for a person to communicate when speech alone does not meet their needs. Desert Speech Therapy provides AAC evaluations and therapy based on the individual’s communication goals.
Do you provide adult speech and language therapy?
Yes. Adult services may include support for speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication needs. Therapy is tailored around the situations and goals that matter to the individual.
How involved are parents and caregivers?
Families and caregivers are encouraged to be part of the process. Desert Speech Therapy emphasizes collaboration and provides practical ideas that can help support communication beyond the therapy session.
How do I know which service is right for me or my child?
You do not need to know the exact service before contacting the practice. Share what you have noticed and what you hope to improve. The team can help you explore whether an evaluation or another starting point may be appropriate.
Where is Desert Speech Therapy located?
Desert Speech Therapy is located at 71780 San Jacinto Dr, Ste F2, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 and serves clients from Rancho Mirage and communities throughout the Coachella Valley.
How do I get started?
You can contact Desert Speech Therapy at 442-933-9151 or use the website contact form to share your questions and request the next step.