Agency for Persons with Disabilities | Gainesville

At Agency for Persons with Disabilities in Gainesville, we understand the importance of speech therapy for autistic children. If you’re wondering if your child needs speech therapy, there are a few signs you should look for. These include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending a conversation, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is one of the most important aspects of early intervention for autistic children, as it can help them learn effective communication skills and grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you’re unsure if your child needs speech therapy, our guide to speech therapy for autistic children can help. Visit us today to learn more.

At Agency for Persons with Disabilities in Gainesville, our speech therapists can help your child develop the communication skills needed to succeed in all areas of life. We use a variety of techniques, including gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to help children build nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing. Our team of speech therapists can help your child reach their potential and communicate effectively with those around them.