Who can benefit from Speech & Language Therapy?

Communication is one of the main areas of difficulty experienced by individuals on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Due to the variation in the type and severity of speech, language and communication difficulties amongst Autistic people, speech and language therapy intervention will be individualised for each individual.

Some will have spoken language and may only experience difficulties in their social communication, whilst others will be completely non-verbal (unable to speak). Speech and language therapy may work on areas of need such as

Expressive language
Receptive language
Social skills
Non-verbal communication (facial expressions, gesture and body language)
Alternative and Augmentative Communication