Swing For the Stars Pediatric

At Swing For the Stars Pediatric, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. Teaching language and communication skills as early as possible can help your child grow into a more independent and confident individual. If it is obvious that your child is struggling with speaking, such as being very quiet or not speaking at all, speech therapy may be the right choice. Learn more about everything you need to know about speech therapy with our complete guide.

At Swing For the Stars Pediatric, we understand the importance of effective communication. Our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child grow and develop their communication skills. We specialize in a variety of areas, including nonverbal skills, verbal speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Our goal is to equip your child with the tools they need to communicate effectively in all environments.