Autism
Autism with Speech Delay: What is it?
Although highly individualized, people with autism experience challenges with communication and social skills. People with autism may have difficulty having conversations, managing emotions, taking the perspective of others, or may not talk at all. People with autism may also have difficulty learning or producing words, understanding spoken words or non-verbal communication (ex. facial expressions), providing too much or not enough information in conversation, and/or taking turns in conversation. Social skills and reading comprehension challenges are also common for people with autism.
How Autism Speech Therapy Can Help Your Child?
At Oxford Speech Plus, our Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs) understand the unique needs of children with Autism. We use play-based therapy, making the learning process fun and engaging for your child. Through games, activities, and positive reinforcement, our SLTs can help your child:
Improve their ability to produce sounds correctly (articulation)
Identify and correct sound production mistakes
Practice using correct sounds in words and sentences
Develop stronger communication skills
This approach allows children to learn naturally and feel comfortable expressing themselves. Free consultations are available to discuss your child's specific needs and how our therapy programs can help them reach their full potential.
Refer Someone For An Initial Assessment
At Oxford Speech Plus, we match our clients with team members who are the best fit for your family based on the needs and the clinicians’ area of expertise, skill and training. In order to direct your referral, please complete this questionnaire below and we will contact you when a clinician is available for an assessment.