Banner Health | Banner Physical Therapy | Mesa

At Banner Health and Banner Physical Therapy in Mesa, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversation, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is the starting place for recently diagnosed kids, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. If your child struggles with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or not speak at all. To help you better understand speech therapy, Banner Health and Banner Physical Therapy have created a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know.

At Banner Health and Banner Physical Therapy in Mesa, our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child communicate effectively. Our speech therapists can help your child with a range of skills, such as forming speech in a clearer way, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, and noticing and understanding body language. We also specialize in Nonverbal skills, such as signs and gestures, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, and feeding and swallowing. Furthermore, our speech therapy services can help with stuttering. Contact us today to learn more about how Banner Health and Banner Physical Therapy can help your child with speech therapy.