Children's Hospital at Providence

At Children’s Hospital at Providence, we understand that knowing when to seek speech therapy for your child can be difficult. Our experts can help you understand the signs and symptoms of autism and how to determine if your child needs speech therapy. We provide comprehensive guides and resources to help you make the best decision for your child. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and can help your child learn effective communication skills to become more independent and confident. Our guide to speech therapy is a great resource to help you understand the importance of early intervention and the signs to look out for if your child needs speech therapy. If you’re ever unsure about your child’s development, our team at Children’s Hospital at Providence is here to help.

At Children’s Hospital at Providence, we understand that speech therapy can be an integral part of your child’s development. Our speech therapists can help your child develop their communication skills in a variety of ways, from using gestures and signs to verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our speech therapy services also include assistance with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Let us help your child reach their full potential with our speech therapy services.