Abilitypath | Palo Alto

At Abilitypath in Palo Alto, we understand that determining if your child needs speech therapy can be a difficult decision. That’s why our team is here to help guide you in understanding the importance of speech therapy for autistic children. Speech therapy focuses on teaching communication skills, such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is key for autistic children, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. With the help of speech therapy, your child can learn effective ways to communicate and become more independent and confident. If your child struggles with speaking, and is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, you may want to consider speech therapy. To learn more about speech therapy, check out our comprehensive guide here at Abilitypath.

At Abilitypath in Palo Alto, we understand that speech therapy can help children communicate effectively with others across all environments. Our speech therapists specialize in helping children develop nonverbal skills, form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings more clearly, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing. We are committed to helping children achieve their full potential through speech therapy.