Whispering Pines Preschool | Gloversville

At Whispering Pines Preschool in Gloversville, we understand that parents might have questions about speech therapy and whether their child may need it. If you’re wondering if your child needs speech therapy, it’s important to know that it is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is often the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. It is also important to note that there is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, teaching language and communication skills as early as possible is essential, especially if there are any delays in that area. At Whispering Pines Preschool, we are dedicated to helping your child learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking – they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don’t speak at all. To learn more about speech therapy, please take a look at our complete guide to everything you need to know.

At Whispering Pines Preschool in Gloversville, we specialize in providing speech therapy to help your child communicate more effectively. Our speech therapy focuses on nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and helping with feeding and swallowing. We strive to help your child build the communication skills needed to be successful in all environments.