NYS Early Intervention Program | Washington County Public Health Service

At NYS Early Intervention Program | Washington County Public Health Service, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is diagnosed with autism, speech therapy is almost always recommended since those with autism can have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, beginning or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a key element in early intervention for autistic children, as there is a critical period for language development that should be addressed as soon as possible. Your child can learn effective ways to communicate, helping them to become more independent and confident. If your child is struggling with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or not speak at all. At NYS Early Intervention Program | Washington County Public Health Service, we have a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy.

The NYS Early Intervention Program and Washington County Public Health Service strive to provide the highest level of Speech Therapy services to children in need. Through Speech Therapy, our team of experienced professionals can help your child reach their communication goals. These may include: mastering nonverbal skills, forming speech clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, responding to questions, understanding facial expressions and body language, and managing swallowing and stuttering. Our team is dedicated to helping your child reach their full communication potential.

Contact Phone number is (518) 746-2400.

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