No Summer Slide! Keep Your Student’s Communication Skills Strong

Summer break is around the corner, but that doesn’t mean progress in speech therapy should pause. The Health Department’s Summer Speech Therapy Program is designed to help school-aged children continue building their communication skills, so they don’t lose momentum during the break.

Speech and language development is a journey, and consistency is important. By enrolling in the summer program, school-age children who have an established Individual Education Plan (IEP) will:

• Maintain and strengthen the progress they’ve made throughout the school year
• Build confidence in their speech and language skills in a fun, engaging setting
• Start the next school year with continued growth instead of playing catch-up

Experienced speech therapists create a supportive, motivating environment where children can thrive while still enjoying their summer. Students receive 6 weekly sessions of 1-on-1 speech therapy based on their IEP. Group therapy sessions are available based on child and therapist availability. 

There is a fee for this program. Medicaid and sliding fees are also available for those who meet income eligibility requirements.

Don’t let hard-earned progress slip away—keep your child’s momentum going strong. Limited spots available. Learn more about the program or register your child by calling Speech, Language, and Hearing Services at 703-246-7120 or TTY 711.