What is Speech Therapy?
Speech Therapy has a long and well-documented history and rose to prominence in the early 19th century. While it is an effective tool for those with autism and related disorders, it is also used to support children and adults with learning difficulties, language disorders, and those who experience hearing loss (amongst others).
During the typical speech therapy session, participants will work alongside a licensed therapist to develop a wide range of communication skills enabling them to thrive in any environment.
These services often help children with autism and related disorders in all aspects of their lives. For example, they may find communicating with their peers easier and developing better interpersonal relationships. They can also help ready teens to enter the professional world. However (and perhaps most importantly), speech therapy for children with autism, and related disorders discover the benefits of self-expression. When they can communicate more effectively, they’ll be able to let others know when they are unhappy and why — which could reduce the chances of them dealing with meltdowns or emotional outbursts.
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