Speech
 

Our dedicated team of licensed Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) are committed to providing comprehensive services to support our students' communication and academic success. Our SLPs are fully licensed and trained to provide diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of speech, language, and communication disorders. They utilize evidence-based practices and are members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), ensuring the highest quality of care for our students.

Our SLPs offer a range of services customized to meet the individual needs of each student, including individual and group therapy sessions, as well as consultation with student teams. They work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, and cognitive communication.

Collaboration is key to our approach. Our SLPs work closely with other professionals and parents to facilitate students' academic, communication, and social skills within the educational environment. By fostering a multidisciplinary approach, we ensure that each student receives individualized care to enhance their functional communication, social skills, sequencing, task tolerance, activity engagement, physical endurance, and school access.

 

Occupational Therapy
 

At Matthew’s Center, occupational therapy plays a vital role in supporting students' development and independence in essential life skills. Collaborating closely with teachers, our therapists focus on enhancing students' abilities in self- care, dressing, eating, and other daily activities. They integrate adaptive equipment into students' routines, following best practices to ensure effective support.

Our licensed occupational therapists are highly trained to assess and treat students with a range of needs, including orthopedic injuries, neurological impairments, sensory disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and executive functioning challenges. Holding licensure with The Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Medicine and membership in The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), they bring expertise and professionalism to their work.

Occupational therapy services at Matthew’s Center are tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), delivered through individual sessions, group activities, and consultations as needed. By addressing barriers such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory processing, and motor coordination, our therapists strive to maximize students' access to the curriculum.