Blank Pediatric Therapy – Ankeny

At Blank Pediatric Therapy – Ankeny, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and uses a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and it is important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible if there are any delays. Through our speech therapy services, your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you’re worried about your child’s speech and language development, our complete guide to speech therapy can provide you with everything you need to know.

At Blank Pediatric Therapy in Ankeny, we specialize in helping children with their speech and communication skills. Our speech therapists offer personalized services tailored to each child’s specific needs. Our services include helping children with: nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and stuttering. Our ultimate goal is to help your child communicate effectively across all environments, using gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).