At Little Talks Speech Therapy, we provide compassionate and effective speech-language therapy services for children on the autism spectrum and other special needs where they are most comfortable, such as their home or daycare. We understand that every neurodiverse child is unique, so we tailor our speech therapy services to meet the individual needs and goals of each child and their family.
Contact us to learn how speech therapy for autism and multiple disabilities can help a child communicate and gain independence.
Our Experience With Neurodiverse Patients
At Little Talks Speech Therapy, we specialize in providing speech therapy for neurodiverse children. Our therapists have extensive experience in the following areas:
- Autism spectrum disorder – high and low functioning
- Down Syndrome and other chromosomal disorders
- ADHD
- Cortical Visual Impairment, or CVI, and other visual impairments
- Medically fragile patients
- Cerebral palsy
- Traumatic brain injury, or TBI
- Intellectual Disabilities
- And more
Specialized Support for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Does your child need a high-tech communication device? We can help with the funding process to get them the support they need. We can help provide AAC device trials, comprehensive evaluations, training, and treatment plans.
Do you have a teenager or young adult? We can attend community events together to assist them in grasping social dynamics better, offering visual aids, and suggesting strategies to improve communication skills for various settings, including work.
We come to you; don’t worry about traveling to us. We want to treat in the most comfortable environment for you and your family. This helps create a communication-rich environment and helps children increase their social engagement and improve their overall quality of life.
Speech Therapy for Autism and Neurodiverse Patients
We provide caring therapy services for children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs. Here are some strategies we use that can make an impact for your child.
Individualized Therapy Plans
We create individualized goals that focus on developing functional language skills within the context of the child’s daily routines. These goals may include improving communication during mealtime, playtime, getting dressed, or other activities that are part of the child’s routine.
Visual Supports
The speech therapist may introduce visual supports such as visual schedules, visual cues, or social stories to help the child understand and follow the sequence of daily routines. Visual supports can enhance the child’s comprehension and facilitate their ability to communicate their needs, preferences, or concerns during these routines.
Modeling and Prompting
The speech therapist will provide modeling and prompting techniques during daily routines to support the child’s language development. They may demonstrate and encourage the use of specific words, phrases, or gestures that are relevant to the routine. This helps the child observe and imitate appropriate communication skills.
Communication Strategies
The speech therapist will work with the child to develop and use effective communication strategies tailored to their specific needs. This may involve teaching the child to use alternative forms of communication such as sign language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, or picture exchange systems to supplement spoken language.
Generalization and Maintenance
The speech therapist will focus on helping the child generalize their newly acquired language skills to different environments and communicate effectively with various communication partners. They will also assist caregivers in maintaining and reinforcing the child’s functional language skills consistently across different daily routines.
Collaboration with Parents and Caregivers
The speech therapist will engage parents and caregivers actively, offering guidance and training on supporting and strengthening the child’s practical language abilities within their daily activities. They might recommend methods for creating communication-rich surroundings, establishing regular routines, and fostering language growth through everyday exchanges.
Education and Advocacy
We are committed to educating our community about the unique communication challenges faced by children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs We also advocate for the inclusion of these children in all aspects of life, including education, social activities, and community events.
Contact Us Today
We love helping children on the autism spectrum and children with other special needs reach their full potential. Our experienced speech-language pathologists provide personalized, compassionate care to each child and their family.
Contact us today to learn more about speech therapy for autism and special needs. Then, let’s schedule a time to meet at your home, daycare, preschool, or other location.