CONTACT
P. 405. 603. 6622
F. 405. 722. 3244
E. [email protected]
LOCATION
8007 NW 122nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
HOURS
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Month in Review
March 2024
Patient Spotlight
We have so many patients at Speech Pathway who have long journeys that require incredibly hard work from their entire family and we want to start recognizing them for the effort they put in daily! Each month we’ll be highlighting a few of our patients who have shown so much improvement throughout their marathon in speech therapy. See our amazing patients below!
Colman M.
Colman is Ms. Kathryn’s stellar client! He is 8 years old and has been a friend of Speech Pathway for 6 years. When Colman’s mom was asked to reflect on his journey so far, she recalled Colman’s start at speech therapy as being brutal. She went on to say, “For the first three months he said nothing. Nose, ear, mouth, nothing. Our SLP at the time took us back to baby babbling. Ba, Bo, Bu, this started Colmans journey. My most remembered accomplishment is when I heard “I love you” for the first time, it didn’t quite sound that way but I got his drift. It happened right after bedtime story and right as I was walking out of his room. One week before he turned 4 years old. Since then, Colman has had steady progress with his verbal communication. I’m just so proud of all his communication accomplishments, from saying his name, to reading and writing.”
Ms. Kathryn said that Colman’s success in speech is because Colman is an extremely hard worker. He is self-motivated and asks a lot of questions. Colman is naturally curious and has no time for nonsense! That is Ms. Kathryn’s favorite thing about Colman and we think that’s probably why he is such a rockstar! Colman’s mom added that Colman is very aware of his verbal communication challenges but he is so brave that he’s never let it hold him back. Keep up the hard work, Colman! All of your friends at Speech Pathway are super proud of you.
Ryan D.
Ryan, a delightful and spirited four-year-old, has been thriving in speech therapy for a year and a half and is making impressive progress. She has the best personality, readily befriending everyone she meets, which provides ample chances to practice her communication skills. Despite the long journey from Norman, Ryan and her equally awesome mother drive up once a week to visit Ms. DeVynna and their hard work is paying off! Ryan has mastered following instructions, so her mom can keep her safe, and diligently hones her speech sounds to interact with her peers in Tiny Town. Her presence at the clinic is a source of joy for all. Ms. DeVynna admires Ryan’s confidence and assertiveness. She also appreciates Ryan’s vivid imagination, and eagerly awaits their weekly sessions. Ryan’s mom has noticed that Ryan has gained so much confidence and has been more assertive. She adds that Ryan is evolving every day and is able to be understood by others! Ryan surprises her mom every day by using words correctly that she once struggled with. Her mom wants us to know that Ryan absolutely adores her speech therapist and Ms. DeVynna says the feeling is mutual! Ms. DeVynna is super proud of Ryan and so are her family, friends and teachers. Keep up the fantastic work Miss Ryan!
Spotlight on: Camp Communicate
We have a few spots left for all of our camps this summer! We’re excited to see what the summer holds for Speech Spot, Kid Connect, and Intense Academy! Head over to our Camp Communicate page to check out what weeks we still have available. We’d love to have you join us for some summer fun! If you are not interested in attending camps but know someone who is and would benefit from financial support, check out our option to gift a camp!
Intense Academy is an intensive camp focused on improving oral-motor planning and/or articulation skills. Camp is offered for 2 weeks each session, campers are required to attend both weeks of camp. Camp will also target behavioral intervention as it pertains to the child’s ability to effectively participate in group activities and comply with instructions as well as improving communication behaviors. The camp will typically run for three hours each day M-F and will be individualized to what each child needs. Campers will participate in individual, small group, and large group sessions to target communication goals and comply with instructions to improve the ability to participate in joint/group activities. The focus will be to decrease frustration while increasing communication and social skills. Group parent/caregiver training and question/answer sessions will also be provided for carryover of skills within the home program or coordination of services with the child’s private therapists. Camp generally has a one to one ratio of adults to children. Staff includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, graduate student interns, and undergraduate student volunteers. Camps will also have the guidance of a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and/or a Registered Behavior Technician to assist staff with facilitation of social and communication targets. Children generally make marked progress during this intense camp, and past data has shown that the primary change has been that speech therapy and home programs are more effective throughout the coming year after this intensive intervention and training.
Speech Spot is focused on providing intervention at a more intense rate than what your child would receive in a typical week of speech therapy. Campers will be provided two individual speech session per day, targeting goals that are important for their communicative success, as well as multiple group sessions throughout the day. Camp will generally have a ratio of one adult to two campers. Staff includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, graduate student interns, and undergraduate student volunteers. Speech Spot is open to any families excited to take advantage of summer vacation to make a significant change in their child’s speech and language skills! Think Speech Spot is the camp for you? We’d love to help your child meet their full potential through individualized and group therapy!
Kid Connect focuses on primarily group intervention with 2 individual sessions per week. Since we’ve already developed a great program with our yearly social groups, why not continue them through the summer? With ratios of one adult to three campers, our Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, graduate student interns, and undergraduate student volunteers are skilled in targeting social communication and language development through group games, activities, and intervention methods. Kid Connect is a place where your child can belong; they can find friends, be themselves, and work on interacting with others in a safe environment under the supervision of professionals skilled in facilitating social communication. We’d love to bring this connection into your lives!
Compare our Camps
Camps
Intense Academy
Speech Spot
Kid Connect
The Basics
Intense Academy
Speech Spot
Kid Connect
Individual Sessions
Q&A / Parent Training
Ratios (child to adult)
Group activities
Provided Snack
Fun Experience
2-3 per day
4 training topics
1:1
2 per day
2 training topics
2:1
2 per week
Q/A only
3:1
Intense Academy
START FOR
$3000
/PER 2 WEEKS
The Basics
- 2 Individual sessions per day
- 4 Parent training sessions
- 1:1 child-to-adult ratio
- Group activities
- Provided snack
- Fun experience
Speech Spot
START FOR
$1500
/PER WEEK
The Basics
- 2 individual sessions per day
- 2 parent training sessions
- 2:1 child-to-adult ratio
- Group activities
- Provided snack
- Fun experience
Kid Connect
START FOR
$500
/PER WEEK
The Basics
- 2 individual sessions per week
- Q/A only
- 3:1 child-to-adult ratio
- Group activities
- Provided snack
- Fun experience
FAQs
NO! If you have a copy of their current care plan, we’d love to see it. If you don’t have a copy, no worries! We will talk with you before you begin our programs at Speech Pathway.
We do not offer allergy-friendly snacks at this time. However, please feel free to provide snacks for your child that adhere to their needs.
All of our staff is highly trained in communication and behavior as well as facilitating social interactions. Our staff will help your child grow in a safe, encouraging environment while forming relationships, building confidence, and having fun!
This is a great question and one we can only answer by getting to know your child a little better. When you fill out your application, check the boxes to let us know what camps you may be interested in. The more information you give us on the application, the better able we are to find the right fit for your child. Intense Academy offers intensive intervention to facilitate functional communication. Speech Spot is our camp for less intense intervention, but those who still need some extra work on speech and language development. Kid Connect is an extension of our groups program that focuses on social communication and relationship-building. If you’re still unsure, fill out our application with the most information possible and we can help guide you through the process!
At this time we cannot take insurance for our programs.
Speech Pathway does not offer financial aid for our programs. However, you can visit the grants and funding page for a list of grant organizations that may be able to help.
Not at this time.
At the main Speech Pathway clinic on 122nd street in Oklahoma City.
We understand that sometimes things happen with kids. However, in order to maintain our level of staff as well as the high-quality intervention we offer, we are unable to provide refunds for missed days.
At this time masks are not required for our programs. However, that is subject to change in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Camp Communicate consists of both individual and group interventions and is requires enrollment for an entire session at a time (one week for Speech Spot or Kid Connect and 2 weeks for Intense Academy). Summer Slam involves individual speech therapy sessions only but is intense, with multiple sessions throughout the week over multiple weeks on an individual basis.
There are no refunds for our programs. If you wish to request a refund you may contact our programs coordinator at [email protected]
Upcoming Events
December 2024
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You Ask, We Answer!
You Ask We Answer is a place you can come to find answers to all the burning questions you, as a parent, may have about speech, language, feeding or Speech Pathway in general- straight from the horses mouth! Or, in our case, the minds of our brilliant, yet humble, experts in communication.
Why does my child need a yearly hearing screening?
That is a great question and one we are sure many parents and caregivers also have. The reason’s for hearing screenings are plenty, here are a few top reasons:
- Early Detection of Developmental Delays: Yearly screenings help to identify any potential delays or disorders in communication and language development at an early stage. Early detection allows for timely intervention, which can significantly improve outcomes for the child.
- Monitoring Progress: Regular screenings enable you to monitor the child’s progress over time. By comparing results from previous screenings, you can track changes in communication skills and adjust intervention strategies accordingly.
- Preventive Intervention: Yearly screenings can help identify children who may be at risk for future communication difficulties. By intervening early, you can provide targeted support to prevent these difficulties from worsening or becoming more challenging to address later on.
- Collaboration with Parents and Caregivers: Yearly screenings provide opportunities for ongoing communication and collaboration with parents and caregivers. By involving them in the screening process, you can empower them to support their child’s communication development at home and advocate for any necessary services or support.
- Advocacy for Services: Regular screenings can help ensure that children receive timely access to appropriate services and support. By documenting communication concerns through yearly screenings, you can advocate for the child’s needs within educational and healthcare settings, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to thrive.
Overall, yearly screenings are essential for promoting early detection, intervention, and support for children’s communication and language development. By conducting regular screenings, you can help ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential in communication and beyond.
General Clinic Announcements
We’re excited to be celebrating ONE YEAR in our new building! What started as a dream many years ago has finally come to fruition and we’re so grateful you all are a part of this amazing future. To say thank you, we’re inviting you to our week long celebration! Join us April 1-5 for a special treat after therapy!
Do you know someone wanting to start services with us this summer, or are you thinking of starting for another one of your kiddos? Head over to our website to fill out the intake form TODAY! Insurance can take a few months to process your information, so we want to make sure we’re able to serve you to the fullest. Our website has all the information to start the intake process!
Do you know someone looking for hands-on experience with patients in an environment that encourages learning through amazing supervision? We’d love to have them as a Camp Communicate volunteer! Whether it be Speech Spot, Kid Connect, or Intense Academy, tell them to come join us for multiple weeks to learn from all of our amazing clinicians! Send them over to our website to apply today!