At Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc., our Hillsboro Clinic can help you determine whether your child needs speech therapy or not. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since many have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need help with communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversation, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention for autistic children is a big focus for speech therapy and it’s important to start as soon as possible since there’s a critical period in the brain for language development. Speech therapy can help your child with effective ways to communicate, leading to more independence and confidence. If your child struggles with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or don’t speak at all. For more information, learn more about speech therapy with our comprehensive guide.
At Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc. in Hillsboro Clinic, our team of speech therapists is committed to helping your child communicate more effectively. Through a combination of verbal speech, gestures, signs, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), our speech therapists work to improve your child’s nonverbal skills, speech clarity, thought expression, understanding of questions and facial expressions, body language, feeding, and swallowing. Our ultimate goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment for your child, so they can confidently express themselves and interact with their peers.
