Speech Therapy Clinic In Washington, DC Shares Tips For Children Struggling With Change

January 08, 2020 - /PressAdvantage/ - Washington, DC based speech therapy clinic District Speech is reaching out to the wider community to share tips for parents whose children are struggling with change. The company offers speech therapy for both adults and children. More information about the company and their services can be found at the following link: https://www.districtspeech.com/.

Jennifer Branchini, Founder of District Speech, says, “Any time of great change can pose great challenges for some kids, and they may struggle with it. But the answer to helping them deal with change is simple: routines. Children, much like the rest of us, handle change best if it is expected and occurs in the context of a familiar routine. This means, as a parent, it is your duty to prepare your child for change by familiarizing them with a routine.”

District Speech says that there are several benefits of establishing routines with children. One such benefit is that it is often comforting when a child knows what to expect with specific aspects of their life. It helps them cope better when the unexpected arises. Beyond that, adding structure to a young child’s day can also help them build a strong foundation of good habits, whether it be setting a time for homework or creating good personal hygiene routines.

According to District Speech, routines are also great for encouraging communication and learning steps in a task. When daily tasks that may have once been a struggle (like nap time and brushing teeth) become a routine, the power struggle for parents is often reduced or eliminated.

They also provide some tips for creating routines and schedules for children, the first one being the enforcement of consistent timing to help create good habits. The company also recommends creating a daily schedule with visuals as well as pictures, and says that using Velcro or sticky notes to represent each task might be helpful and encouraging. This is due to the fact that children can easily take the task off of their schedule once complete and feel a sense of progression.

The clinic further highlights the importance of having the right number of items for the children’s schedules, and says that children need to be taught how to use the schedule. As a final tip, Branchini adds, “While consistency is important, the schedule should still be flexible to an extent. The thing is that all children are different, and the finer details of a schedule would be customized around your child's specific needs.”

District Speech’s dedication to helping adults and children alike with their speech has earned them massive praise from their clients. On Google, the company has a near perfect rating of 4.9/5 Stars from over 50 reviews. In a recent 5-Star review, Jennifer Bonner says, “My child has had several years of early intervention. It wasn't until Lee and Jennifer began investing and collaborating on addressing my child's needs did I finally see significant progress in a short time. Lee identified additional special needs and modified the approach. My kid has fun and enjoys going. I feel that all the staff at District Speech really care about my child and are invested in seeing her reach her full potential. I feel like my kid will succeed thanks to them.”

The speech clinic also maintains their excellent ratings on Yelp. In her review, Mary W. says, “I cannot say enough about these wonderful women! They have produced miracles for my family. My younger son is five years old has a severe speech impediment. It made him self-conscious, and embarrassed to speak in front of people. Through their loving, patient work, he is almost completely better. He is still a work in progress, but I have confidence that he will continue to improve!” More reviews can also be found at the following link: https://www.yelp.com/biz/district-speech-and-language-therapy-washington.

Branchini says, “At District Speech, we believe that fostering strong relationships with our clients is essential to successful, effective speech and language therapy. We are a team of clinicians who believe in going above and beyond for our clients. To us, that involves more than just meeting the client’s needs. We also focus on being an ongoing resource for them, which allows us to ensure that they are thoroughly seen to.”

Those who want to learn more about District Speech and the various services they provide are welcome to visit the company’s website to explore further. Additionally, the company encourages interested parties to get in touch with Jennifer Branchini directly via email, phone or, the contact form on their website. District Speech also maintains a presence on Facebook where they frequently post updates, share blog posts, and communicate with their customers. Interested parties may follow the company’s Instagram page at the following link: https://www.instagram.com/district_speech/.

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For more information about District Speech, contact the company here:

District Speech
Jennifer Branchini
202-417-6576
[email protected]
1331 H st NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC, 20005

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