Groups
Language Development Class (LDC)
LDC is a therapeutic program for preschool-aged children who have speech and language delays.
The Carruth Center’s Language Development Class is designed for children from 22–42 months of age and is led by a licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist with support from 1–2 paraeducators. Therapy is provided in a small group setting which children may attend either 2 or 4 days per week. Class size is limited to 6 students.
The class experience is designed to foster the development of children’s language skills, independence and ability to follow the group plan through the use of developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, play-based activities.
The Language Development Class teacher is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has completed additional training to become a DIR Floortime Practitioner. During Language Development Class therapeutic focus is placed on:
- Foundational, pre-communication skills
- Receptive and expressive language
- Social and play skills
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Self-help skills
- Sensory processing and regulation
Language Development Class is a unique group in the Houston area. In addition to the group speech therapy services children receive in LDC they also receive:
- 30 minutes/day in sensorimotor lab, guided by licensed Occupational Therapists
- 30-minute music intervention (twice a week) led by a Neurologic Music Therapist
- Parent classroom observation time through a one-way mirror and Bluetooth listening devices
- Daily feedback provided by the speech-language pathologist
- Personal feedback through parent conferences at the end of the Fall semester and after Spring Break in the Spring
- Final written report documenting the child’s current level of skills and progress
Class Availability and Enrollment
Three sessions held per year:
Fall Session (August–December)
Spring Session (January–May)
Summer Session (June–July)
Enroll for 2 or 4 days a week:
Monday – Thursday
9:30 a.m. – noon
In order to enroll in our Language Development Class, a child’s family must complete our onboarding packet and provide our Clinic Director with a recent speech and language evaluation, or other full developmental evaluation. After reviewing all information submitted, our Clinic Director will schedule a screening with your child. The purpose of this screening is to determine if the Language Development Class is the best use of resources to aid in your child’s progress.
If admission is offered, enrollment is semester-by-semester. The Language Development Class is a year-round class. Children may only attend the class for a total of one year; sometimes less than a year depending on the child’s age. Our Language Development team will counsel you regarding what kind of interventions or schools may best fit your child upon graduation as well as any other services that may benefit your child.
Get started with LDC services!
After completing the paperwork found in this link, a Carruth Center employee will contact you regarding next steps and scheduling.