Ocken Speech Therapy

07/14/2022

Children gain the ability to speak and communicate at an early age, but some don’t meet these milestones on schedule. There are many reasons for delays. Keep reading to learn how speech therapy can help.

Wonder why your child isn't communicating like their peers? Learn how a speech pathologist St. Charles, Illinois offers a solution.

06/08/2022

Looking for a qualified speech pathologist in Geneva, IL? Learn more about the top local speech-language pathologist offering individualized services for clients ages 3-18.

Does your child need a speech pathologist in Geneva, IL? Find engaging, personalized speech and language services at Ocken Speech Therapy.

05/18/2022

Are you concerned your child may have a speech delay? Learn more about some common signs of delayed speech and how to ensure your child has the support they need. https://ecs.page.link/whfUw

04/20/2022

If you feel your child is behind in speech, mention it during a well-visit check. The physician can let you know when it's time to start a speech therapy program.

Do toddlers need speech therapy? What about high schoolers? What is the right age for speech therapy? Learn what a speech pathologist thinks.

03/25/2022

How do you decide if private speech therapy is the best option for your child? Check out this side by side comparison of school based versus private therapy.

Check out our blog for helpful resources about speech therapy. Contact us today. We look forward to speaking with you!

02/11/2022

Have you ever wondered if your child's speech and language skills are on track and what you can do to support your child's development? Here is a great resource about speech and language milestones and suggestions to support skills.

Your child starts communicating with you long before he says his first word. Learn more about what your child should do in his first 5 years and how you can help.

09/18/2021

Here is a great explanation of the difference between private and school based speech therapy that was created by a fellow SLP in Michigan.

As we head back into the school year, this is a time that can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming for parents and children alike!  Not only are we establishing new home routines, dealing with groggy kiddos in the morning, packing lunches and making sure homework gets done (after a nice

09/18/2021

If you have ever wondered if your child needs to see a Speech Pathologist here is a simple visual that shows what sounds are expected by age.

09/11/2021

Hi! I'm Ann Ocken, an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. I have been working with kids of all ages since 2000 in a school setting and have extensive experience working with the following disorders:

* Childhood Apraxia of Speech
* Articulation (speech sound) disorders
* Autism Spectrum Disorders and pragmatic/social language disorders
* Language delays and disorders
* Reading/phonological awareness disorders

I believe that a large part of successful therapy is relationship building. I get to know your child's unique personality and interests in order to plan activities that are engaging for your child. Kids do best when they feel heard, trust the person working with them, and genuinely like the activities planned for them. I will take the time to make sure your child is not only successful, but enjoys speech therapy.

I look forward to speaking with you soon!