In
2001, the Santa Ana Scottish Rite opened the Childhood Language
Center, which provides a family focused environment for children
increasetheir communication skills and build self confidence.
The Language Center is a non-profitagency serving children in
need of speech and language services, all free of charge to
parents.
The
Language Center offers complete speech and language diagnostic
evaluations for children from age 3, as well as individual and
small group speech and language therapy services.
Speech/Language
Development Guidelines
- By
1-2 Years
A child should follow simple directions, combine two or more
words and ask simple questions.
- By
2-3 Years
A child should follow a 2-step direction, understand simple
opposites, use 2-3 word sentences, and have words for his/her
environment.
- By
3-4 Years
A child can answer who, what, where, and why questions, talk
about things he/she sees and does, and use 4 or more words
in a sentence.
Seek
Professional Consultation if……
….there
is no communication by age 1.
….speech
is not easily understandable.
….a
child does not understand others.
….speech
is different from other children of the same age.
The
Santa Ana Scottish Rite Center receives referrals from many
sources including, parents, schools, agencies, health professionals
and other centers.
How to Enroll a Child in the Center
Please e-mail us at langcntr@savalley.org
or call 714 972-2646 or 714 543-7277
