Kara Dodds & Associates | Santee

At Kara Dodds & Associates in Santee, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. Many children with autism have difficulty with social communication, but even if your child is very verbal, they may need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding the body language of others. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children, and it is essential to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If you notice that your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or does not speak at all, you should consider speech therapy. Kara Dodds & Associates provides a comprehensive guide to help you learn more about speech therapy and determine if it is the right choice for your child.

At Kara Dodds & Associates in Santee, we understand how important it is for children to be able to communicate effectively with others. Our speech therapists can help with a variety of common needs, including 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 stuttering. Our team of dedicated speech therapists is here to help your child develop the skills they need to express themselves and understand others in a wide range of environments.