Hingham Speech & Language Therapy

At Hingham Speech & Language Therapy, we understand that parents may be unsure if their child needs speech therapy. It is almost always recommended for those with autism since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and speaks a lot of words, they may still need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding others’ body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and is often the starting point for those recently diagnosed. As language development has a critical period, it is important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child can learn effective ways to communicate, helping them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If your child is particularly quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it may be an indication that they need speech therapy. To help, we offer a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy.

At Hingham Speech & Language Therapy, we understand how important it is for your child to be able to communicate effectively. We provide speech therapy services to help your child learn the skills they need to interact with the world around them. This includes: nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and improving feeding and swallowing. Our expert speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child reach their goals, so they can live life to the fullest.