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Speech Therapy

Speech therapy (or ST) helps people with communication or speech challenges. Many autistic children have communication difficulties.


A speech language pathologist (or SLP) often helps people communicate in different ways. Sometimes speech language pathologists can help children use augmentative or alternative communication. Some speech language pathologists may support children who struggle to chew or swallow foods. 


A diagnosis of autism is not required for a child to receive speech therapy. A doctor may have to write a prescription for your child to start speech therapy. 

© 2024 by PEAAK Advisory Board with support by the Organization for Autism Research and Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

A Note On Language: We use "autistic child" in line with autistic self-advocates. Some prefer "child with autism." We respect everyone's choice.

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