Abilitypath | Redwood City

At Abilitypath in Redwood City, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended as many people with autism experience difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may still need to develop communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a key part of early intervention for autistic children and is often the first step for recently diagnosed kids. That’s why it’s important to start speech therapy as early as possible to take advantage of the critical period in the brain for language development. Your child will gain the skills they need to communicate effectively and become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or does not speak at all, it may be time to consider speech therapy. At Abilitypath, we have a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy, so you can make an informed decision about your child’s care.

At Abilitypath, we believe in helping children to communicate more effectively with those around them. Through our experienced speech therapy services, we can help your child develop their nonverbal skills, form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings effectively, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing. We also specialize in assisting with stuttering issues and can provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) resources. Our goal is to help your child improve their communication abilities and succeed in all environments.