South Miami Hospital Child Development Center

At South Miami Hospital Child Development Center, we understand that it can be difficult to determine whether your child needs speech therapy. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to provide you with the information and support you need to make the best decision for your child. We recommend that speech therapy be considered for any autistic child since many individuals with autism have difficulty with communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may still benefit from improving communication skills such as responding to questions, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a crucial part of early intervention for autistic children and is a great place to start if your child is recently diagnosed. We provide a comprehensive guide to help you understand the benefits of speech therapy and how it can help your child grow into a more confident and independent individual. Reach out to our team today to learn more about how South Miami Hospital Child Development Center can help you and your child.

At South Miami Hospital Child Development Center, our speech therapists can help your child communicate effectively by utilizing gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our team of experts can also help with nonverbal skills, forming speech more clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. With the help of our speech therapists, your child will have the tools to confidently communicate with others in any environment.