Paradise Speech Therapy

Family

Soraya recognizes the essential role that families play in all aspects of a child’s development. Soraya provides support to children and their family throughout the entire early intervention journey.

Functional

Soraya’s primary focus is on a child’s functional communication skills through the most appropriate method for the child.

Fun

Every speech therapy session designed by Soraya is meant to be fun and motivating. Soraya incorporates a child’s interests while working on goals. Therapy should always be fun!

Paradise Parent Testimonials

  • Anamaria

    We love Ms. Soraya! She has been such a positive addition to my son’s learning journey. From the moment we started seeing her, my son started having such incredible progress with his speech. My son’s imitation and gesturing ability have noticeably improved. Although he is between a pre-verbal and single word communicator, he really is finding more ways every day to communicate his wants and needs with less frustration. His word count has started to increase as well. Soraya is patient, dedicated, and loving. Her kindness and professionalism go above and beyond anything I could write in here. She truly personalizes her sessions for my son, and she pays attention to small details to make the session more efficient and enjoyable for him.

  • Jennifer

    My 16 month old has been going to Soraya for 2 months now, I have seen a huge improvement in his motor skills and he is finally starting to babble all types of sounds. My son LOVES her. She has the patient of a saint because getting a toddler to sit is no easy task. We love love love going here & cannot wait to see more progression. She even directs me on what toys/tasks to do at home. She’s our personal Ms Rachael & we love her dearly. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you for all you do for Gianni!

  • Marian

    I honestly do not know where to begin to describe what we love about this company. Ms. Soraya is professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, warm, and really goes the extra mile to get to know my son and give him the therapy that is best suited for his needs. She treats him as if he is her child. We could not ask for anything better than this.

  • Viviane

    Soraya is the absolute best! She put away all the worries I had with my son’s speech delay. She was patient and thorough and my son responded so well to her and her methods. Can’t thank her enough :)

  • Chelsea

    I have had the amazing pleasure to work alongside Soraya at another therapy clinic previously in both of our careers. She is kind hearted, dedicated, knowledgeable, and fun loving! She is absolutely the clinician you want to help your son or daughter reach their speech and language goals. With her knowledge base and her high level of creativity, she makes therapy fun and engaging for all ages. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to Soraya for any speech or language delays, she is the best!

Any Questions?

  • If your child isn't reaching age-appropriate milestones in speech, language, and communication, an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist is recommended to determine if they need intervention. If you're concerned about your child's speech or language development, it's important to seek professional advice soon. Early intervention can make a significant difference, so don't wait!

  • Paradise Speech Therapy does not currently accept insurance. However, we strive to provide affordable rates for our clients. A superbill is available upon request and may help you secure reimbursement from your insurance provider for out-of-network costs.

  • Absolutely! We believe that involving parents or guardians in the therapy process can lead to better outcomes. Our therapists will provide guidance on how you can support your child's progress at home.

  • Speech therapy focuses on the physical production of sounds, including articulation and fluency, while language therapy addresses the comprehension and use of language, including expressive, receptive, and social communication. Both aim to improve aspects of communication but target different elements of the speech and language process.

  • All speech therapy sessions are 45 minutes. The frequency of sessions depends on your child's individual needs. After an initial evaluation, our therapists will recommend a schedule that will provide the best outcomes for your child.

  • If therapy is recommended for your child, your therapist will re-evaluate their speech, language, and communication skills every 6 months, as required by most insurance companies. At the re-evaluation, progress will be discussed and your therapist will determine if therapy is still recommended.

  • Evaluation and treatment sessions will be conducted by one of our therapists who are all state licensed and nationally certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and have earned their Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

  • The first step is to schedule an evaluation with one of our speech therapists. They’ll assess your child’s communication development and make a professional recommendation as to whether your child could benefit from speech therapy. To schedule an evaluation, please complete our short contact form.

  • All therapy sessions are held at our center, located at 1212 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

Soraya puts the Fun in functional.