The Communication Connection®
The Communication Connection®
The Communication Connection® is a full service speech and language pathology practice. In addition to individual therapy, the Communication Connection® offers a variety of unique classes.
SERVICES:
What We Do
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
ONE ON ONE speech therapy for children and adults. Stroke recovery, accent reduction, articulation, fluency, stutter, and voice. References are available upon request.
The Communication Connection is a State of California certified nonpublic agency and has contracted with The Los Angeles School District (LAUSD) and the Gorman Elementary School District to provide Speech Services. The funding for these services are provided by the District. Eligibility is determined by the school district as indicated on the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Nursery/kindergarten School Pragmatic Language Skills. This six session course is taught in the nursery or kindergarten school class. Each week a new skill is dynamically presented to the children. We use puppets, song and demonstrations in this interactive class. The children have a great time practicing their new language skills. Skills include: turn taking, eye contact,
appropriate volume, and much more. The parent and teacher feedback has been wonderful. We will be happy to provide references.
Parent & Me Class Exploring Language Development Through Song & Play.
This course aids parents of young children gain information and skills to help facilitate and enhance their child's communication skills. For adults and their children ages six months to three years. The six month course teaches parents to model good communication skills to their children in the areas of: articulation, vocabulary, fluency, voice, pragmatic language skills, general language and cognitive development. Incorporates language development activities using song and play in a natural environment. The six month course will foster long term friendships with other children. However, the six month course is divided into discrete eight week segments. $120.00 per 8 week segment. Call for enrollment information.Courses for children can be customized to fit the needs of the group.
The music created for the course is available on cassette and CD. Click here to place an order or listen to sample sound clips. Please see the Activity Book for this CD.
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CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Aerobic Instructors Vocal Abuse Prevention Techniques. Employees will learn to provide cues to their classes without injuring their voices.
Accent Reduction Course.
Perfect for multicultural agency/corporate settings. Employees will learn to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.Pre-School Educators Pragmatic Language Skills.
This lively seminar provides educators with the tools to bring fun activities and song to increase pragmatic language skills to the class. The course weaves language theory with plenty of demonstrations and group tips.Support speech and language development for your child with a truly fun collection of songs. Music promotes speech and language development using interactive & creative play. Karin has lectured and trained extensively on the use of song & interactive play. The products are utilized by professional speech pathologists in therapy, by preschool teachers, and parents. Fantastic learning tool that is fun for children and as easy to use as playing a CD. The CD's come with an Activity Book that describes Download or purchase the CD and activity Books from:
CD Baby
www.Cdbaby.com shopWho We Are
To get more information send e-mail to us at karin@communicationconnect.com.
The Communication Connection
PO BOX 17263
Encino, CA 91316-9998
(818) 705-3466
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