Speech-Language Pathology ; Improving Daily Life ChildServe helps children and young adults improve communication or functional feeding weaknesses. ChildServe Speech Therapists focus on special conditions that may impact a child’s developmental areas like talking, understanding, social skills, and thinking. ChildServe Speech Therapists also help children with feeding and swallowing problems that may occur with other medical conditions. Why choose ChildServe? Multi-disciplinary Team ChildServe’s talented, multi-disciplinary team of therapists specializes in pediatric rehab and works together to create plans specific to each child’s need. CARF-Accredited ChildServe holds CARF accreditations in pediatrics, brain injury, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Specialized Technology Our program makes use of specialized technology like the VitalStim , Nasometer , Visi-Pitch , and more within our state-of-the-art, kid-friendly facilities. Who We Serve ChildServe’s Speech-Language Pathology program serves children and young adults (birth-21 years) who have communication, cognition and/or functional feeding problems. Children may have one or more of the following conditions: Speech Sound Disorders Language Disorders Feeding/Swallowing Disorders Fluency Disorders Oral-motor Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury Voice Disorders Hearing Loss Social Skill Weaknesses Our Approach We Know Kids Our entire organization is designed around kids! ChildServe knows that children and teens have needs that are different from adults with similar conditions. All of our equipment is designed specifically for children. Every member of our staff has specialized training to understand how therapy can affect children’s growth and development. Expert Pediatric Therapy ChildServe’s customized speech therapy plans are available in individual or group settings. Through restorative exercise, treatment strategies, assistive technology, and play/movement activities, children and young adults work toward goals like improving speech sounds, oral-motor control, and effective chewing and swallowing. Along with goals for speaking and eating, children work to improve their auditory receptive skills and language fluency. Specialty Programs ChildServe offers a variety of specialty programs and clinics including Animal-Assisted Therapy, Augmentative Communication, social groups, Project Impact, PEERS and the Feeding and Swallowing Clinic. We Care about Families When a child receives therapy at ChildServe, the family is involved in every step of the process. Our staff help children and families create and achieve goals to improve daily living skills. We help families find specialty programs that fit a child’s specific needs. In addition, training is provided for families to continue and reinforce the care at home. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to receive Speech Therapy? Should my child receive Speech Therapy? How are referrals made? How are services authorized and funded? Where are services provided? When are services offered? What specialized equipment does ChildServe’s Speech-Languge Pathology program use? Who works in the Speech-Language Pathology program at ChildServe? View our Annual Outcomes ChildServe regularly gathers child and family satisfaction feedback, quality reports, and census data to monitor our services and continuously improve the care and services we provide. View our Outcomes Contact Us! ChildServe – Ames 1915 Philadelphia Street, Ames, IA 50010 515-232-7220 ChildServe – Iowa City 2350 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-5437 ChildServe – Johnston 5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131 515-727-8750 If you would like to make a referral, or if you have questions for our team, please email communications@childserve.org. Be sure to include which location you are interested in so we can connect you with the right team member. About ChildServe improves the health and well-being of 5,200 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs. Follow Us Contact Us communications@childserve.org Johnston | 515-727-8750 Ames | 515-232-7220 Des Moines | 515-280-5332 Iowa City | 319-351-5437 Links Privacy Policies Standards of Conduct AlertLine Donate Subscribe To Our Newsletter Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. SUBSCRIBE! Copyright © 2021 ChildServe. All rights reserved.