Stephanie Hasenmyer

At Stephanie Hasenmyer, we understand how important it is to identify when a child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many autistic individuals have difficulty with social communication. Even if they are 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 big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is often the first step for those recently diagnosed. As language development has a critical period in the brain, it is important to teach language and communication skills as soon as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. With the help of speech therapy, your child will be able to learn more effective communication strategies and develop into a more independent and confident individual. If your child is struggling to speak, it might be obvious—they may be quiet, say only a few words, or not talk at all. To learn more about speech therapy, visit Stephanie Hasenmyer’s complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy.

At Stephanie Hasenmyer, we understand that speech therapy can provide a wide range of help for those who need it. Our team of speech therapists can help you and your child with nonverbal skills, 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, feeding and swallowing, and even stuttering. No matter the need, our team of experts can provide the care and guidance you need to make sure your child is receiving the best speech therapy available.