Shana Kelly, M.S.

At Shana Kelly, M.S., we understand that understanding when your child needs speech therapy can be difficult. If you’re unsure, it’s best to consult a professional for an evaluation. Speech therapy is often recommended for children with autism since many have difficulty with social communication. This type of therapy focuses on improving communication skills like responding to questions, starting conversations, using gestures, and understanding body language. It’s important to get speech therapy early on since there is a critical period in the brain for language development, and it can help your child become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, says few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it may be a sign that they need speech therapy. To learn more, check out our complete guide to speech therapy.

At Shana Kelly, M.S., our speech therapy services are dedicated to helping your child communicate more effectively. Our certified speech-language pathologists will work to improve your child’s nonverbal skills, such as signs and gestures, as well as verbal speech. Our speech therapy sessions may also focus on improving their ability to express thoughts and feelings, understand facial expressions, discern body language, and interact with others across all environments. We are committed to helping your child develop the skills to communicate effectively, and even address problems with feeding and swallowing, as well as stuttering.