Speech Therapy, Mental Health, Social Skills Training
Address: 274 Main Street, Suite 302, Reading, MA 01867
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About The Speech Therapy Center
he Speech Therapy Center in Reading, MA provides specialized speech services to both children and adults in our private clinic setting. Our licensed Speech Language Pathologists are highly qualified in both the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders. We have experience with all ages from birth through geriatrics. Each individual will receive a comprehensive evaluation, personalized treatment plan, and customized therapy using evidence-based practices.;Our clinic is located on Main Street in Reading, Massachusetts. In a time where many health care providers act in silos, it is our standard practice to collaborate with the rest of your health support team. At The Speech Therapy Center, we pride ourselves on a collaborative model of care, which includes your family, local health care professionals, school providers, and other caregivers. Your clinician will create a Collaborative Action Plan, which makes it easy to share goals and programming with your team. We aim for improvement that you can observe within your everyday environment!;Our mission is to provide superior speech and language therapy in order to maximize your progress and improve overall quality of life in a comfortable setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
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The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.
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