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Welcome to our blog!

This will be a compassionate and friendly place where families can learn about Speech & Language Therapy.  Whether you're wondering if your child needs therapy or if they're already involved in therapy, you have found a great place to get information!  Let's dive right in...

We have many families asking, "What are Speech and Language Disorders?"

Speech is the verbal means of communicating.  A person has a speech disorder if they have trouble with:

• Articulation -  Pronouncing sounds (i.e.: saying 'wabbit' instead of 'rabbit', or 'tup' for 'cup')
• Voice - Use of the vocal folds and breathing to produce sound (i.e.: a hoarse or nasal voice)
• Fluency - The rhythm of speech (i.e.: stuttering)

Language is made up of words and the rules in which we use them.  For example, the definitions of words and how we put them together to communicate are part of language.  A person has a language disorder when they have trouble with:

• Receptive Language - Understanding and processing language (i.e.: following directions)
• Expressive Language - Sharing thoughts and feelings by using words to communicate with others

About me, Adrienne Rock!

I graduated from Minot State University with a BS in Communication Disorders and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology.

My career began in Long Island, NY, where I helped children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  This is where my passion in understanding and treating children with ASD began.  My expertise solidified when I moved to Washington State and contracted with several school districts and private practices.  It was here that I fully appreciated and experienced the team approach to assessing and providing intervention to children with ASD in a community effort.

In 2004 I founded Rock Therapeutic Services with the purpose of specializing in ASD and a particular emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis.  During this time, I have been blessed to work with children and families in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools as well as private practices serving children ages birth to 18.

If you don't know what any of the industry specific terminology stated above means, don't worry!  What's important is that I strongly believe in the therapeutic process and am passionate about helping children grow and helping families become advocates for their children.  

Adrienne Rock, M.S., CCC-SLP