Easterseals Northern California | Petaluma

At Easterseals Northern California in Petaluma, we understand how important it is to recognize when a child needs speech therapy. If you have concerns that your child is having difficulty with communication, you may want to consider seeking the help of a speech therapist. Speech therapy can be beneficial for autistic children since many have difficulty with social communication and there is a critical period in the brain for language development. Through speech therapy, your child will learn effective ways to communicate which can help them grow into more confident individuals. Common signs that a child may need speech therapy include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. We provide a complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. Learn more by visiting our website or contact us today for more information.

At Easterseals Northern California in Petaluma, our speech therapy specialists can help your child gain the skills they need to communicate effectively. Our team can assist with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and even help with stuttering. With our comprehensive speech therapy services, Easterseals Northern California in Petaluma is here to help your child reach their full potential in communication.

At Easterseals Northern California in Petaluma, we provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to help individuals learn to improve communication, social skills and daily living skills while addressing challenging behaviors. ABA therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior and focuses on teaching helpful skills to promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Our ABA therapy guide provides all of the information you need to know about this therapeutic approach.