Kid’s Creek Therapy

At Kid’s Creek Therapy, we understand that it can be difficult to know whether your child needs speech therapy or not. If your child is on the autism spectrum, it’s almost certain that they will need some form of therapy to help them develop social communication skills. Even if your child is very verbal and can speak a lot of words, they may still need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a major focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the first step for recently diagnosed kids. It is important to introduce language and communication skills early on as the brain has a “critical period” for language development. Through speech therapy, your child will learn how to effectively communicate, helping them to become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, has a limited vocabulary, or does not speak at all, it may be time to look into speech therapy. Learn more about speech therapy and everything you need to know by reading our comprehensive guide.

At Kid’s Creek Therapy, our experienced and knowledgeable speech therapists understand the importance of communication for your child and are dedicated to helping them develop their communication skills. Our team can help your child with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. We use a variety of approaches, including gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child achieve the best outcomes and improve their communication skills.