Children’s National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) | Prince George's County

At Children’s National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) in Prince George’s County, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children, as many have difficulty with social communication. Speech therapy can help your child learn effective ways to communicate, so they can become more independent and confident. If you’re unsure if your child needs speech therapy, look out for signs such as being very quiet, speaking only a few words, or not speaking at all. To learn more, check out our comprehensive guide to speech therapy.

At Children’s National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) in Prince George’s County, our speech therapists are here to help your child with their communication development. Our experienced team of speech therapists can assist your child in developing nonverbal skills, creating clearer speech, communicating thoughts and feelings, responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Through our customized treatment plans, we strive to provide your child with the tools they need to communicate effectively with the world around them.