Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates

At Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates, we understand how important it is to assess if a child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many people with autism experience difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may still benefit from speech therapy to hone communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, or understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and is the starting place for many newly diagnosed kids. It’s important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible since there is a critical period in the brain for language development. With speech therapy, your child will learn effective ways to communicate, helping them become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, speaks only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, they may need speech therapy. To learn more, check out Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates’ complete guide to speech therapy.

At Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates, we specialize in helping children and adults alike achieve better communication and speech abilities. Our experienced speech therapists are dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and abilities learn how to express themselves through verbal speech, gestures, signs, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We understand that speech therapy can be a difficult journey, and with our support, we can help you or your loved one acquire nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and emotions, recognize body language, and improve feeding and swallowing abilities. With our knowledge and dedication, Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates is here to help you or your loved one find success in communication and speech.