Jessica Booth, Speech/Language Therapist

At Jessica Booth Speech/Language Therapy, we understand that it can be difficult to know when your child may need speech therapy. We recommend speech therapy for many children with autism as they often have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, initiating or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for children with autism and can be vital to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any signs of delay. If your child appears to struggle with speaking, such as being very quiet, saying only a few words, or not speaking at all, Jessica Booth Speech/Language Therapy can provide a complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy and help your child learn more effective ways to communicate, so they can grow into more independent and confident individuals.

At Jessica Booth Speech/Language Therapist, we understand the importance of communication. Our experienced and certified speech therapists can help your child in various ways, including using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We also help with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, understanding body language, and addressing stuttering. With our help, your child can communicate effectively with others across all environments.