Speech & Language Therapy

Our Speech & Language Therapy includes treatment for articulation, phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language delays, and literacy difficulties.

Our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to providing high-quality speech therapy services that cater to the unique needs of each child.

  • Tailored treatment plans
  • Experienced therapists
  • Individualized care

Autism & AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports individuals with autism by providing effective ways to communicate, especially for those with limited or nonverbal speech. AAC includes:

  • Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) – Helps users express needs using images.

  • Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) – Assistive technology that provides verbal output.

  • Low-Tech & High-Tech Communication Boards – Custom tools for personalized communication.

  • Gestures & Sign Language – Alternative methods for self-expression.

Welcome to our Services page at Friends Speech Therapy Services. We offer a range of speech and language therapy services tailored to meet the needs of children and teens in Asheville, North Carolina.

Teletherapy Services

Our Teletherapy Services offer convenient speech therapy sessions that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.

With our teletherapy services, families can access professional speech therapy support conveniently and securely from anywhere.

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Secure online platform
  • Quality care

Parent Resources

We are excited to share with you some free resources from the web to help your children with language at home:

Mommy Speech Therapy has some amazing speech therapy worksheets: https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?p=1502

Lesson Pix's Sharing Center has picture cards and picture boards for those learning AAC: https://lessonpix.com/sharing 

Teachers Pay Teachers has some free speech therapy printables: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse/printables/speech-therapy/free?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq-u9BhCjARIsANLj-s27gJ26vGSi_A1E9CUYgIipOCC7cPmP4HUPf8_yXfkWISaLCApQ6x4aAjD8EALw_wcB

Free SLP is a free online community for SLPs, SLPAs, Educators, and Parents with an abundance of free speech therapy material: https://freeslp.com/

Ms. Paula, SLP, has a great Developmental Feeding Skills handout for parents who have concerns with pediatric feeding: https://mspaulaslp.com/resources/ 

“Friends Speech Therapy Services has been a lifesaver for our family. Their therapists are caring, knowledgeable, and truly make a difference in our child's life.”

[John Doe]