Speech & Language Therapy • Feeding & Swallowing Therapy • Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Evaluation and Therapy Services for Children in Maui, HI
We support children by supporting whole families.
Our Approach to Therapy
At Maui Speech and Swallow, we provide play-based speech, feeding, and occupational therapy designed to help Maui’s keiki learn, grow, and thrive. Our pediatric therapy sessions use your child’s interests alongside structured activities to help them reach their full potential.
As parents and caregivers, you’ll be involved every step of the way. Your family’s goals define our success, and if something isn’t working, we’ll adjust our approach until you see meaningful progress. Together, we’ll give your child the skills they need to be their best self— capable, confident, and Maui Strong!
Understanding your child’s needs and your family’s goals.
Evaluations
We’ll start by listening to your concerns, asking about your family’s goals, and assessing your child’s developmental skills. Our comprehensive evaluation process includes the following:
Parent questionnaires and interviews
Observations
Formal assessments
Once testing is complete, we will submit our evaluation report to your insurance company and request prior authorization to begin therapy. Your therapist will work with you to make a plan for therapy, write goals, and schedule weekly sessions.
Our Pediatric Specialties
Speech Therapy for Kids
Our speech therapy sessions combine play and structured activities to meet your child where they’re at— factoring in their age, attention, and goals. We’ll meet one-on-one and may include parents or caregivers to support carryover at home. Speech therapy will help your child:
Speak more clearly
Use longer, more complete sentences
Understand and follow directions
Communicate without frustration
Build strong relationships with other children
Occupational Therapy for Kids
Our occupational therapy sessions use play and movement to develop skills needed for everyday life. Each session is designed to build on your child’s strengths to support regulation, coordination, and independence. OT will empower your child to:
Independently complete self-care tasks like bathing, dressing, tooth brushing, and self-feeding
Gain balance, coordination, and fine motor skills
Regulate emotions and learn coping skills
Improve handwriting and hand-eye coordination
Build social skills to form relationships with peers and adults
Feeding and Swallow Therapy for Kids
Feeding therapy may be provided by an occupational therapist (OT), a speech-language pathologist (SLP), or both, depending on your child’s needs. We’ll use a responsive feeding approach to build safe, functional eating skills using foods and drinks that reflect your family’s culture and preferences. Feeding therapy will help your child:
Breastfeed and bottle feed during infancy
Develop safe suck, swallow, and chew skills
Wean from a PEG or J-tube
Enjoy foods with various tastes, textures, and temperatures
Overcome picky eating, anxiety, or fear surrounding food
Learn positive mealtime behaviors
