Lynn Harris

At Lynn Harris, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive guide detailing everything you need to know about speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they might still benefit from speech therapy to help them with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is especially important as there is a critical period in the brain for language development, and teaching language and communication skills as early as possible is key. With speech therapy, your child will learn effective ways to communicate which can help them to become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it may be time to seek out speech therapy. For more information, be sure to check out our guide at Lynn Harris.

At Lynn Harris, we understand how important it is for your child to effectively communicate with others. Our experienced speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child reach their fullest potential by providing a variety of services, such as using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We also specialize in nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. With our help, your child can develop the skills they need to express themselves and make meaningful connections with the people around them.