Speech Pathways/Deborah DeLong Speech-Language Pathologist

At Deborah DeLong Speech-Language Pathologist, we understand that as a parent, you may be wondering if your child needs speech therapy. Speech Pathways provides a comprehensive guide to help you determine whether or not your child would benefit from speech therapy. Some common signs that your child may need speech therapy are difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, or understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and is often the first step for newly diagnosed kids. It is important to identify and address any delays in language development as early as possible as there is a critical period for language development in the brain. Speech therapy helps children learn effective ways to communicate, improve their confidence, and become more independent. If you think your child may need speech therapy, check out our guide to help you make an informed decision.

At Speech Pathways/Deborah DeLong Speech-Language Pathologist, we are dedicated to helping your child communicate effectively and make progress in their speech and language development. Our certified Speech-Language Pathologists provide evidence-based strategies to help with nonverbal skills, speech clarity, communication, understanding facial expressions, body language, feeding, and swallowing. With our expertise, we can help your child gain confidence and develop the skills they need to communicate freely and successfully.