Maxim Healthcare Services -Companion, Department of Developmental Services

At Maxim Healthcare Services – Companion, Department of Developmental Services, we understand that it can be difficult to know when your child needs speech therapy. Our complete guide can help you assess if your child should seek speech therapy. It’s important to recognize that autistic children almost always require speech therapy, even if they are very verbal and communicate a lot of words. Speech therapy can help your child with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting and ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. It’s also important to remember that early intervention is key for language development and that speech therapy can help your child become more independent and confident. If your child is struggling with speaking, including being very quiet, saying only a few words, or not speaking at all, they may benefit from speech therapy. Maxim Healthcare Services – Companion, Department of Developmental Services, can provide you with the resources you need to decide if speech therapy is right for your child.