Reach Society is raising funds to provide therapy sessions that help children develop these essential communication skills that allow them to be understood. This year, you will meet preschooler Aidan who is working on his speech and articulation. Watch the video below to see how REACH Speech Language Pathologist Emily Villanueva works with Aidan to make sounds clear so that he will be more easily understood and grow in confidence. 

Speech therapy offers wonderful benefits for children, helping them communicate clearly so others can understand them, preparing them to thrive alongside their peers in school, and empowering them to share their thoughts and feelings with the people they love. There are no barriers to access REACH Speech Therapy because children do not need a diagnosis for service and there is no cost to families. 

Your donation to REACH Gift of Speech 2025 will help children like Aidan. Research shows that the majority of speech and language development happens in the first 6 years of life. At Reach Child and Youth Development Society, Speech Language Pathologists not only work directly with children but also with their families, helping each family find functional strategies to help support their child’s communication skills. Make a lifelong difference to a child and their family this holiday season!