Speech Therapy
Communication is a skill that each child needs to learn. Every individual communicates first much before he/she develops speech. A Speech Language Pathologist works to helps the child communicate better with the given condition.
One of the main deficits of individuals with Autism is their Speech and Language Domain. Individuals range from highly verbal to non-verbal communication and Speech therapy becomes a must.
A Speech Therapist first diagnoses and then assesses best ways to improve communication thereby making it possible to enable the child or individual express his/ her needs, feelings and experiences effectively. Those who are non-verbal may be given alternate modes of communication such as Picture Board, Picture exchange Communication system, whereby icons or pictures are used to get an idea or need across, as well as written communication.
