NYS Early Intervention Program | Putnam County Health Department

If you are unsure if your child needs speech therapy, the NYS Early Intervention Program and Putnam County Health Department are here to help. Speech therapy can be beneficial for autistic children, as it helps them develop social communication skills. Early intervention is key to helping your child learn language and communication skills, and can make a big difference in their growth and development. Signs that your child might need speech therapy include: difficulty responding to questions, difficulty starting or ending conversations, difficulty changing topics in conversation, lack of understanding body language, and very limited verbal communication. For more information on speech therapy and early intervention, check out our complete guide.

At the NYS Early Intervention Program | Putnam County Health Department, speech therapy can help your child with a variety of communication and nonverbal skills, such as forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Speech therapy can also help your child use signs or gestures, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). With the help of our licensed and experienced speech therapists, your child can learn to communicate more effectively and confidently.