Fairmont Health & Rehabilitation Center

At Fairmont Health & Rehabilitation Center, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. When it comes to autism, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many autistic individuals have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says many words, they may still need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, understanding body language, and more. Speech therapy is a key part of early intervention for autistic children, as there is a critical period for language development and it’s important to teach language and communication skills as soon as possible, especially if there are any delays. At Fairmont Health & Rehabilitation Center, we can provide your child with effective ways to communicate, helping them become more independent and confident individuals. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, you should consider the benefits of speech therapy. To learn more, explore our complete guide to speech therapy.

At Fairmont Health & Rehabilitation Center, our speech therapists are committed to helping your child communicate more effectively in all environments. We specialize in using a variety of approaches, from nonverbal skills and gestures to verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our speech therapy programs also focus on helping your child form speech in a clearer way, express thoughts and feelings, understand questions, recognize facial expressions and body language, and even improve feeding and swallowing. Through our comprehensive speech therapy programs, we strive to ensure that your child’s communication difficulties are addressed and resolved.