Speech and Hearing Associates | Park Ridge

At Speech and Hearing Associates | Park Ridge, we understand that it can be difficult to know whether or not your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, then speech therapy is almost always recommended. Even if your child is very verbal, they may still need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a critical component of early intervention for autistic children and can help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you’re unsure whether your child needs speech therapy, please refer to our complete guide on the topic which will provide you with all the information you need.

At Speech and Hearing Associates in Park Ridge, we understand how important it is for your child to communicate effectively. That’s why our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a more clear way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and even helping with stuttering. With our speech therapy services, we can help your child gain the skills they need to effectively communicate in all environments.