NYS Early Intervention Program | Allegany County Health Department

The NYS Early Intervention Program and Allegany County Health Department understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If you’re wondering whether your child needs help in this area, there are some common signs to look for. Signs that may indicate your child could benefit from speech therapy include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, understanding other people’s body language, or difficulty using gestures like pointing. Speech therapy is a crucial part of early intervention for autistic children, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development, and it’s important to provide them with the assistance they need as soon as possible. Our complete guide to speech therapy can help you learn more and determine if your child is in need of this type of help.

At NYS Early Intervention Program | Allegany County Health Department, our speech therapists help children communicate more effectively in all environments. We assist with nonverbal skills like gestures and signs, forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding questions, recognizing facial expressions, understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Moreover, we help children who stutter. Our speech therapists help children become more confident communicators, allowing them to succeed in life.