KIDSource | Hot Springs

KIDSource | Hot Springs understands that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. We recommend that speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism may have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and can be the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. It’s important to teach language and communication skills early as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. Speech therapy can help your child learn effective ways to communicate, enabling them to become more independent and confident individuals. If your child struggles with speaking, our complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy can help you make an informed decision.

At KIDSource Hot Springs, our speech therapists strive to help your child achieve their full communication potential. Through the use of gestures, signs, verbal speech, and AAC, we will help your child learn nonverbal skills, form speech clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and successfully feed and swallow without stuttering. Our speech therapists are here to help your child unlock the power of communication.