Boston Children's at Waltham

At Boston Children’s at Waltham, we understand how important it is to recognize when your child might need speech therapy. We offer comprehensive guidance for parents to determine if their child is in need of speech therapy services. Our guide to speech therapy covers topics such as: responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, understanding other people’s body language and more. Moreover, we emphasize the importance of early intervention for autistic children, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. With speech therapy, your child will not only learn effective ways to communicate, but also develop into more independent and confident individuals. If you’re uncertain if your child needs speech therapy, be sure to reach out to our team of experts at Boston Children’s at Waltham. We’ll be happy to help you explore the best possible options for your child’s speech needs.

At Boston Children’s at Waltham, our speech therapists are committed to providing comprehensive, individualized therapy to help your child reach their communication goals. Our team partners with you and your child to develop a plan that may include using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child become a confident communicator. We also help with nonverbal skills, forming speech, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Our speech therapists are dedicated to giving your child the support they need to reach their full potential.