The Pediatric Development Center | Silver Spring

At The Pediatric Development Center in Silver Spring, we understand that it can be difficult to understand if your child needs speech therapy. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, speech therapy is almost always recommended. Speech therapy focuses on social communication, such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Early intervention is important for language development, so it is important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or does not speak at all, it might be an indication that they need speech therapy. We have created a comprehensive guide to help you understand everything you need to know about speech therapy. Visit our website to learn more.

At The Pediatric Development Center in Silver Spring, our speech therapists can help your child in a wide range of ways, including developing nonverbal communication skills, forming speech more clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, and more. We also specialize in helping with facial expression and body language recognition, feeding and swallowing, and even stuttering. Our goal is to ensure your child can communicate effectively with others in any environment.