Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Infant Toddler Program | Nampa Office

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Infant Toddler Program in the Nampa Office provides resources and assistance to parents and families to help answer the question of when their child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children due to the social communication difficulties they often experience. Even if a child is fluent in verbal communication, they might need help in areas such as responding to questions, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a fundamental part of early intervention and is critical for language development. With the right support and resources, children can learn the skills needed to become more independent and confident communicators. If you are uncertain if your child needs speech therapy, our Infant Toddler Program in the Nampa Office provides comprehensive guidance on the best course of action for your child’s speech development.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Infant Toddler Program in Nampa specializes in providing speech therapy to help children communicate effectively. Our speech therapy services focus on teaching nonverbal skills, forming speech more clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, as well as feeding and swallowing assistance. We use gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help children achieve their communication goals.