Speech and Hearing Associates – Secaucus

At Speech and Hearing Associates – Secaucus, we understand that it can be hard to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need to work on communication skills, such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is key when it comes to language development, so if there are any delays, it’s important to get your child speech therapy as early as possible. You may notice if your child is struggling with speaking, as they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or don’t speak at all. To learn more, check out our comprehensive guide to speech therapy so you can make the best decision for your child.

At Speech and Hearing Associates – Secaucus, speech therapy can help your child communicate effectively with others, using verbal speech, nonverbal skills, gestures, signs, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Speech therapists can also help your child form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and body language, and aid with feeding and swallowing. Additionally, speech therapy can assist those who stutter to form words more easily and fluently.