The Arc of Madison | Cortland

At The Arc of Madison | Cortland, speech therapy is a great way to help your child develop their communication skills. If you are wondering if your child needs speech therapy, the signs to look for include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics and understanding body language. Additionally, speech therapy is recommended for all autistic children since it is a key component of early intervention. Our comprehensive guide can help you learn everything you need to know about speech therapy and how it can help your child grow into a more independent and confident individual.

At The Arc of Madison | Cortland, we are dedicated to helping your child improve their communication skills and reach their fullest potential. Our experienced speech therapists are trained to provide a variety of services, such as using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We can also help 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, and feeding and swallowing. With our help, your child can learn to communicate effectively in all environments.