New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC

At New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC, we understand that knowing if your child needs speech therapy can be difficult. If your child has autism, it is almost always recommended to seek the help of a speech therapist, as many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may still need help 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. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. It is important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. At New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC, our goal is to help your child learn effective ways to communicate, helping them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you feel that your child is struggling with speaking, our guide to speech therapy can provide you with everything you need to know.

At New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC, our speech therapists are committed to helping your child build the necessary skills to communicate and interact with others effectively. We can help with nonverbal skills such as signs and gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. With our experienced and knowledgeable staff, we can help your child reach their communication goals.