The Lurie Center for Autism

At The Lurie Center for Autism, we understand that it may be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. That’s why we offer a complete guide to help you understand what speech therapy is and if it is the right choice for your child. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many have difficulty with social communication. Speech therapy helps teach effective communication skills, which can help your child grow into a more independent and confident individual. If your child is very verbal but may still struggle with communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, and understanding body language, speech therapy may be a great place to start. It’s important to note that there is a critical period in the brain for language development, so it’s best to start early if there are any delays in that area. To learn more, visit The Lurie Center for Autism’s guide to speech therapy to get all the information you need.

At The Lurie Center for Autism, we recognize that speech therapy can help children in various ways. Our speech therapy services can help your child gain and improve nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings, comprehend and respond to questions, understand facial expressions and body language, and even improve feeding and swallowing. Our expert speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child communicate effectively across all environments, including learning to use gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).