KinderCare | Dunedin

At KinderCare Dunedin, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they could still benefit from working on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting point for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it’s really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. With speech therapy, your child can learn effective ways to communicate, helping them to become more independent and confident. It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don’t speak at all. For more information and guidance on speech therapy, please visit our website at KinderCare Dunedin. We are here to help you ensure your child develops the best communication skills possible.

At KinderCare Dunedin, we understand the importance of effective communication, and we are here to help your child achieve their goals. Our Speech Therapy services focus on helping your child communicate more effectively, allowing them to use gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our Speech Therapists can also help with a range of nonverbal skills, such as forming more clear speech, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, and even feeding and swallowing. With our experienced team and personalized approach, we are devoted to helping your child reach their communication goals.