Doernbecher Children's Hospital | OHSU Doernbecher Specialty Pediatric Clinic, Cornell West

At OHSU Doernbecher Specialty Pediatric Clinic, Cornell West, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. Our experts can provide you with a complete guide to help you understand the signs and benefits of speech therapy for autistic children. For example, if your child is having difficulty with social communication, responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, or understanding body language, speech therapy may be recommended. Additionally, speech therapy is especially important during the early intervention period since there is a critical period in the brain for language development. Through speech therapy, your child will be able to learn effective ways to communicate, helping them become more independent and confident individuals. If you think your child may benefit from speech therapy, please contact us today to learn more.

At OHSU Doernbecher Specialty Pediatric Clinic, Cornell West, our speech therapists can help children learn a variety of skills to improve their communication. From mastering nonverbal skills like gestures and signs, to forming speech more clearly, our team of experts can help your child communicate effectively. Speech therapy can also help with understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, recognizing body language, and feeding and swallowing. With the help of our speech therapists, your child will be able to communicate confidently and effectively.