Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association

The Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association (PSLHA) provides comprehensive resources to help parents understand when their child may need speech therapy. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism often have difficulty with social communication. Parents should look out for signs that their child may need speech therapy, such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Early speech therapy is especially important for autistic children since the earlier language and communication skills are taught, the better the outcome. PSLHA’s complete guide to speech therapy can help parents determine if their child can benefit from speech therapy and how to get started.

At the Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association, we understand how important it is for your child to be able to communicate effectively. Our team of experienced speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child develop the skills they need to be successful. We specialize in helping with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and even stuttering. With our help, your child can make strides toward enhanced communication.