Professional Therapies | Hardy

At Professional Therapies | Hardy, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. While speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children, it is also necessary if your child is having difficulty with social communication. In order to determine if your child needs speech therapy, look out for signs such as difficulty responding to questions, difficulty starting or ending conversations, difficulty changing conversation topics, and difficulty understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a critical component of early intervention for autistic children, as it is necessary to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or does not speak at all, it could be an indication that they need speech therapy. We provide a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy, so that you can make an informed decision.

At Professional Therapies| Hardy, our speech therapists can help your child to communicate effectively with others. We can help children work on nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures, form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and manage feeding and swallowing. With the help of our experienced therapists, your child can develop their communication skills and reach their full potential.