At Little Squirts, our Speech Therapy services cater to children aged 0-18, fostering effective communication skills and overcoming speech and language hurdles through personalized sessions. With a focus on articulation refinement, language development, and social interaction enhancement, our dedicated team creates an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where children can confidently express themselves. Whether tackling articulation challenges or language delays, our aim is to equip children with the tools they need to thrive socially, academically, and in their daily lives.
We take time to understand your child’s needs and develop a treatment plan with play at the center
We start with a comprehensive evaluation
We perform and individual evaluation including individual assessments, interviews with parents and patients, and thorough testing. Through this collaborative process, we establish personalized goals and prioritize essential functions for each child's development. This targeted approach sets the stage for an effective Speech Therapy plan.
Then we use play as the work
We believe in turning therapy into play, making the journey enjoyable and effective for children. Utilizing play as the core element of our Occupational Therapy sessions, we engage in purposeful activities that enhance strength, improve range of motion, and promote overall movement. This approach allows children to achieve developmental goals seamlessly, creating a foundation for lasting progress.
Meet our speech therapists
Susan Dart, SLP
Susan received her Bachelor of Arts from Weber State University in 1991 where she majored in Child Development and Psychology while playing basketball and running track for the Wildcats. She received her Masters degree from the University of Minnesota in Communication Disorders in 1994. She has a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Hearing Association. Susan has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public school system in Minnesota and Utah for the past 29 years. She has enjoyed working with children ages 3-18 with communication disorders. Susan has worked with children with autism, speech-language disorders, phonological disorders, apraxia, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), pragmatic language disorders, and fluency disorders (stuttering). Susan recently took a job at Mountain Crest High School as a PE teacher and the Girls' wrestling coach. She is excited to be working in an outpatient setting doing what she loves - helping children learn how to communicate and share their ideas with others. In her spare time, Susan loves to mountain bike, hike, backpack, ski, travel, and read. She also loves spending time with her four grown children and three beautiful grandchildren.
Interested in joining our team?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we welcome you to explore opportunities to join our team at Little Squirts. As we envision future growth, we anticipate hiring assistants and therapists to meet the evolving needs of our community. While we may not be actively hiring at the moment, we value forming relationships with enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to providing quality pediatric therapy services in Cache Valley.
We have additional expertise with specific conditions
We provide specialized treatment plans with extra care and attention given to these conditions
Speech Delays
We employ specialized techniques and exercises tailored to improve articulation, language comprehension, and communication skills, enabling children to overcome obstacles and communicate effectively.
Communication Strategies
We focus on techniques to enhance clarity, fluency, and social interaction, empowering children to express themselves confidently and engage meaningfully in conversations
Language Skills
We enhance language skills by employing specialized techniques and exercises tailored to improve vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and expressive abilities
