Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is one of the most common treatments for autism. It can help with speech, language development, and social communication. Speech therapy can be done in a group or one-on-one. It usually involves working with a speech therapist to improve communication skills.
Improving Social Communications.
Autism is a neurological disorder that can affect speech, language development, and social communication. The limited ability to easily communicate with others can be frustrating and cause irritation for the child with autism. Speech-language therapy focuses on challenges with language and communication to improve the child’s verbal, nonverbal, and social communication.
1:1
Therapy Sessions.
A speech therapist uses 1:1 therapy session that focuses on variety of methods such as verbal and non-verbal communication, reading, writing, building skills through play and hands-on activities to evaluate. Based on the results of the evaluation, the speech therapist develops an individualized therapy plan targeted on developing or improving oral language, sign language or gesture or learning to communicate using an alternative method such as pictures, or electronics.
Speech therapists play a significant role in assisting the child with autism learn to communicate and engage with others. Our speech therapist at Hennepin Autism Centers are dedicated to helping your child every step of the way.
