Our Services
Columbia SC Speech Therapy services from Sandlapper Therapy Group! We are Speech-Language Pathologists providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment for individuals with communication disorders and delays. We proudly provide family-based speech and language therapy services in Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas.
Pediatric Areas of Specialization
ADHD
APRAXIA Difficulty planning, sequencing, and/or coordinating muscle movements
ARTICULATION/SPEECH Difficulty forming specific speech sounds
AUDITORY PROCESSING Neurological deficit affecting how the brain processes spoken messages
AUGMENTATIVE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
AUTISM SPECTRUM
BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES A second order affect of frustration with communication
CONGENITAL (I.e., Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasmosis)
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
COGNITIVE DEFICITS Memory, attention, and executive functioning
DYSARTHRIA Weakness, slowness, and/or incoordination in formulation of speech sounds
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE Difficulty communicating messages to others, verbal and non-verbal
FLUENCY / STUTTERING Speaking with involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks
GENETIC SYNDROMES (i.e. Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Trisomy 13)
LEARNING DISABILITY
ORAL MOTOR DEFICITS Tongue thrust, interdental lisps
PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER Difficulty in learning and organizing sounds needed for speech production
RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE Difficulty understanding communicated messages
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
VOICE Differences or disorders of resonance, pitch, volume, chronic hoarseness, or quality of speaking voice
Adult Areas of Specialization
APHASIA Difficulty understanding or expressing language due to brain injury or neurological changes
APRAXIA OF SPEECH Difficulty planning, sequencing, and/or coordinating muscle movements needed for speech
AURAL REHABILITATION Improving communication skills following hearing loss or changes in hearing
CVA/STROKE Communication, speech, or swallowing difficulties following a stroke
DYSARTHRIA Weakness, slowness, and/or incoordination in formulation of speech sounds
FLUENCY / STUTTERING Speaking with involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks
VOICE DISORDER Changes or difficulties with pitch, volume, resonance, or voice quality
At Sandlapper Therapy Group, we encourage growth of confident communication skills in the pediatric and adult populations.
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We welcome a phone conversation with you regarding our speech-language services or any questions and concerns you may have. Consultations are free and can be scheduled through our contact page.
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A speech-language evaluation is a combination of formal and informal assessments we use to determine if a delay or disorder is present. It also tells us how severe the delay or disorder may be and informs our recommended frequency of services.
Articulation
Receptive Language
Expressive Language
Pragmatic Language
Voice
Fluency (Stuttering)
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Ever think that speech therapy only helps children say “r” or other sounds correctly? Yes, but it’s so much MORE!
Speech-language therapy helps develop skills in the areas of speech sounds, language understanding, language expression, stuttering, social communication, and chronic hoarseness.
For our young adult and adult populations, we are poised to treat fluency and voice disorders as well as other areas of speech-language skills.
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Angela Hancock, MSP, CCC-SLP, owner of Sandlapper Therapy Group, LLC, is an animated author and presenter. She is passionate about conveying challenging concepts to SLPs, teachers, and other professionals in accessible metaphors. Angela was an oral seminar presenter at the 2023 ASHA Convention, and has been a live presenter for SpeechTherapyPD.com, among other professional development opportunities. Angela welcomes professional learning presenter opportunities.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Feel free to call our office phone line after hours and leave a voicemail. We will return your call at our earliest convenience.
Appointment Only
Closed
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Appointments
Appointments for speech language evaluations, speech-language therapy, and consultations are requested by direct contact via email or phone. Appointments are scheduled at our clinic. We are accepting new clients!
Our Philosphy
We hope to foster excellent communication skills through speech-language therapy services. We believe speech therapy includes all caregivers of the client receiving skilled services will help each person make the best progress.
FAQs
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We accept Tricare Select, ChampVA, Blue Cross Blue Shield (selected plans), CIGNA and private pay. Please call us to inquire if we accept your particular plan or for our private pay rates.
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Yes! We are accepting new clients.
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A child can be referred for speech therapy by a parent, pediatrician, physician, dentist, early interventionist, psychologist, other therapists, and more. An adult may be referred by Primary Physician, Dentist, ENT, Other Specialist Provider, or self-refer. If you are seeking reimbursement from insurance for services, a Primary Care Physician referral is recommended.
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We are primarily a pediatric clinic. We serve children of all ages from birth to adolescence. We are poised to accept adult clients in specific speech-language areas such as stuttering and voice.
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The length of time for speech langauge therapy services is dependent on many factors individual to the client. Attendance rate, specific diagnoses, severity and complexity of deficits, carryover into the home, age, frequency of therapy are just a few of the variables that can have a positive or negative impact on the length of time a client requires in receiving speech-language therapy services. However, a client’s progress will be monitored in every session and no client will be kept in speech language therapy services if it is not appropriate.