Chatterboxes

At Chatterboxes, we understand that it can be difficult to assess whether or not a child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended as many autistic people have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may still struggle with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, using body language, and changing conversation topics. Speech therapy is a crucial part of early intervention for autistic children, as the critical period for language development must be taken advantage of. Through speech therapy, your child can learn effective ways to communicate and become more independent and confident. It’s important to look for signs of difficulty speaking, such as being quiet, saying few words, or not speaking at all. To help you understand more about speech therapy, we’ve created a guide to provide all the information you need. Visit Chatterboxes to learn more!

At Chatterboxes, we believe that speech therapy can be incredibly beneficial to everyone, regardless of age. Our speech therapists specialize in helping children with a wide range of communication issues. Our goal is to help children communicate effectively and with clarity, whether it be through the use of gestures, signs, verbal speech, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We understand that nonverbal skills, forming speech, understanding and responding to questions, and discerning facial expressions and associated emotions are all integral parts of communication, and we strive to help children excel in these areas. Additionally, we also specialize in helping children with feeding and swallowing, as well as stuttering.