Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP)

At Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP), we understand that it is important to recognize if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal, they may need assistance with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and is the starting point for recently diagnosed kids. That’s why we have created a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. By reading this guide, you will be able to recognize signs of possible language delays, understand the importance of early intervention, and gain insight into the different types of speech therapy available. Whether your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, MCITP is here to help you determine if your child needs speech therapy.

At Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP), our speech therapists can help your child communicate effectively with others. We provide services to help with nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Additionally, our therapists can help your child use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our speech therapy services help your child develop the communication skills necessary for success in all environments.