Barbara Dymond, MS

At Barbara Dymond, MS, we understand that knowing when your child needs speech therapy can be a difficult decision. If your child is on the autism spectrum, speech therapy is almost always recommended due to the potential difficulties with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal, they may still need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, using gestures, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and is usually recommended for those recently diagnosed. It’s important to start early and provide language and communication skills as soon as possible to help your child reach their full potential. If you’re concerned about your child’s speech, please consult our comprehensive guide to speech therapy for everything you need to know.

At Barbara Dymond, MS, we understand the importance of communication for children and the many challenges that come with it. Our speech therapists use a variety of helpful strategies to help your child reach their communication goals. Through comprehensive assessment, our therapists create a personalized plan tailored to your child’s needs. Our therapists will work with your child to assist them in developing nonverbal skills such as signs or gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, and improving feeding and swallowing skills. We strive to provide the highest quality of care to support your child in their journey to successful communication.