Our Services
Providing Outpatient services for ages 1 year through adulthood
Expressive and Receptive Language
The ways we understand, process, and share our thoughts, needs, and messages with others.
AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
Different methods of accessing communication, beyond spoken words, such as gestures, sign language, communication boards, and speech-generating devices.
Social Pragmatics
The ways we use communication to connect with others, build relationships, and navigate social interactions.
Fluency
The flow, rhythm, and ease of verbal speech, as well as the emotional experiences of communication.
Cognition
The thinking skills involved in attention, memory, problem-solving, organizations, reasoning, and everyday decision making.
Caregiver Education and Consultations
Collaboration with the client’s team through education, training, and recommendations to promote communication access across environments.
Service Delivery Models
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Individual therapy is provided as a direct, one-on-one model. This style provides personalized support based on your specific communication needs and goals. Sessions may help with language development, fluency, social communication, or other communication needs. The approach will be comfortable, practical, and meaningful to your everyday life.
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Each session is tailored to you, as we work towards long-term goals. Your speech therapist will assess needs and use activities and strategies designed specifically for your progress. Depending on those needs, sessions may include guided practice, conversation, exercises, or activities you can use at home and in daily situations. Time will also be spent answering any questions to ensure purpose of your suggested tasks are understood.
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing difficulty communicating, understanding language, being understood, or feeling confident when speaking, and would like highly personalized time to focus on goals, individual therapy may be helpful.
You do not need a diagnosis or know exactly what the problem is before reaching out. We can talk through your concerns, learn more about your needs, and recommend the next best step.
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Yes! Parents and caregivers are welcome to be involved in therapy when appropriate and helpful. Having a parent or family member participate can provide valuable support and help carry therapy strategies into everyday routines. Siblings may also be included when it supports the child’s goals or makes the therapy experience more comfortable and engaging. We' work with each family to determine what level of participation works best.
individual (1:1)
Focused practice on targeted goals.
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Group speech therapy provides a supportive setting for people to practice communication skills with peers while working toward shared goals. Groups combine skill-building activities, real-life conversations, and opportunities to connect with others. Skilled feedback and guidance is given throughout the session.
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Group therapy is a great fit for those who benefit from peer interaction, shared experiences, wish to build confidence communicating with others, and want to practice communication skills in an encouraging environment.
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Our speech therapy groups typically include 2-4 participants.
This small group size allows for:
meaningful interaction and conversation practice
individualized support from the speech therapist
more opportunities for each person to participate
a balance between personalized therapy and peer connection
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Individual speech thearpy provides one-on-one support focused on highly personalized and targeted skill development.
Group speech therapy adds the opportunity to:
practice skills with diverse communication partners
learn from others with similar goals and experiences
build confidence in a natural social setting
apply strategies through conversation and collaboration
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At Sonoran Rose Speech, group offerings are varied based on participant needs, goals, and availability.
Teen Social Communication Groups
Build conversation skills, confidence, perspective-taking, and peer relationships.
Adult Social Communication Groups
Practice conversation, connection, and communication skills for everyday life.
Post-Stroke Aphasia Groups
Support word retrieval, conversation, functional communication, and connection with others living with aphasia.
Fluency Groups
Practice fluency strategies, communication confidence, and self-advocacy skills.
AAC Communication Groups
Support individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to build communication skills with peers.
Essay Writing & Research Skills Groups
Develop organization, planning, research, written expression, and communication skills.
Poetry & Creative Expression Groups
Explore creativity while strengthening vocabulary, self-expression, language skills, and confidence.
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Yes! We can develop customized communication groups based on age range, communication goals, and areas of interest.
If you are looking for a specific focus, contact us to discuss your ideas!
Group
Working together, with shared purpose.
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You may benefit from more comprehensive support, without the need for ongoing therapy or a long-term care plan.
An education session is a personalized clinical discussion designed to provide practical guidance and support. You are provided dedicated time to explore concerns, ask questions, better understand what may be contributing to different communication experiences, and learn strategies to implement in everyday life.
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Education sessions may be helpful for individuals, parents, family members, or caregivers who have multifaceted questions or concerns about themself or someone they support. This may also be helpful for interdisciplinary education for carryover of skills gained in speech therapy.
Caregivers play an important role in supporting skills outside of therapy sessions. Education helps caregivers better understand an individual’s communication needs, recognize what may contribute to challenges, and feel more confident using supportive strategies in everyday interactions.
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Educational sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, and may take place in person, by phone, or virtually.
During your educational session, we hold a clinical discussion around topics such as:
explanation of speech, language, communication, or related skills in practical, easy-to-understand terms.
demonstrate communication strategies or techniques.
model ways to support communication.
share relevant professional resources or educational materials.
provide referrals or recommendations for additional support when needed.
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A caregiver is anyone who regularly provides support, assistance, or care to another person. This may include a parent, grandparent, family member, guardian, another trusted adult, spouse, teacher, therapist, etc.
Education
Your questions, our expert guidance.