Bornhava | AMHERST COMMUNITY CHURCH CHILD CARE CTR. | Amherst

At Bornhava | AMHERST COMMUNITY CHURCH CHILD CARE CTR., we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If you have any concerns, it’s best to speak with a professional and find out if speech therapy is necessary. Common signs that your child may need speech therapy include difficulty responding to questions, difficulty starting or ending conversations, difficulty understanding other people’s body language, and difficulty using gestures. Early intervention is key for autistic children, as there is a critical period for language development in the brain. Therefore, it’s important to start speech therapy as soon as possible in order to help your child develop effective communication skills and become an independent and confident individual. To learn more about speech therapy, please read our guide on everything you need to know.

At Bornhava AMHERST COMMUNITY CHURCH CHILD CARE CTR. in Amherst, our speech therapists can help your child with a range of communication-related issues. From learning nonverbal skills, such as signs and gestures, to improving speech clarity, understanding questions and facial expressions, comprehending body language, and addressing feeding and swallowing issues or stuttering, our speech therapists are here to provide your child with the tools they need to communicate effectively.