Maine General Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy And Speech Therapy

At Maine General Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, we understand how important it is to be able to recognize when a child may need speech therapy. Our team of experts are here to help you understand the signs and symptoms of speech delays and provide you with the resources to ensure your child is getting the help they need. If you suspect your child may require speech therapy, there are several signs to look out for, such as difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, using gestures like pointing, and difficulty understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and is one of the most important forms of therapy to ensure that your child has the tools they need to communicate effectively. If you are unsure if your child needs speech therapy, please reach out to our team of experts at Maine General who are here to help you learn more about speech therapy and how it can help your child grow into a more independent, confident individual.

At Maine General Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, we understand how important it is to communicate effectively. Our speech therapists can help your child by providing interventions that can help them understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, and form speech in a clearer way. We also can help with nonverbal skills such as signs or gestures, communicating thoughts and feelings, and noticing and understanding body language. We also provide feeding and swallowing therapies and can help with stuttering. Our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child communicate effectively across all environments.