Pam Manser & Associates Speech Therapy

Pam Manser & Associates, originally Lake Norman Communication Services, Inc., was established by Pam Manser in 1997 and became incorporated in 2003. We are a group of speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and SLP-assistants. With a family-centered and team-oriented approach to patient care, we provide comprehensive speech and occupational therapy services for the pediatric through geriatric population.

Our group of dedicated professionals are linked in providing the best possible care to our clients. The occupational and physical therapy skills that develop within properly functioning vestibular and proprioceptive systems relate directly to speech and language functioning in many ways, including fine motor movements, motor coordination and planning, auditory processing of sound, postural control, body alignment, and breath support.

A speech-language pathologist provides life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, cognition, feeding, and swallowing. Occupational therapists work with children, adolescents, their families and caregivers, teachers and outside agencies to promote independence in both occupations and activities that are meaningful to them through a habilitative or rehabilitative process.

Intervention for speech sound disorders consists of the assessment and treatment of disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, articulation, phonology, stuttering, and voice. A language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas. Cognitive therapy may be appropriate for children with ADHD, traumatic brain injury, concussion, and other neurological disorders.

Occupational therapy practitioners work with children and adolescents, their families and caregivers, teachers and outside agencies to promote independence in both occupations and activities that are meaningful to them through a habilitative or rehabilitative process.

Recommended interventions are grounded in the therapist's understanding of typical development, the impact of the disability or illness, the environment in which the child engages in and the impairment of the child's development, learning, play and performance in their daily tasks across all environments.The primary occupations of both infants and toddlers are learning, playing and interacting with caregivers/peers.