Late Talkers

• “Shouldn’t my child be saying more by now?”

• “Is it okay that my child is two and only says a few words?"

• “Will they just catch up on their own, or do they need help?”

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If your child isn’t saying as many words as expected or is struggling to combine words into short phrases, speech therapy can give them the support they need to make progress and meet developmental milestones.

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Children with Autism

• “My child doesn’t speak—how can they tell me what they need?"

• “Why doesn't my child seem interested in playing with other children?”

• “Why does my child repeat phrases but not use their own words?”

• "My child can't tell me if they're sick or in pain. How do I know if they need help?"

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If your child is pre-verbal, minimally verbal, or finding it hard to tell you what they want or need, therapy can help them discover ways to communicate that feel natural, safe, and empowering—whether that’s with words, gestures, signs, a device, or a Total Communication approach.

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Children with Speech Sound Difficulties

• “Why can I understand my child, but no one else can?"

• “Should I be worried that my child is still having trouble with certain sounds?”

• "My child's development seems different than my other children. Is this normal?"

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When a child has difficulty saying certain sounds or speaking clearly, it can affect how well others understand them- and their confidence in speaking. Therapy can help improve these skills so children grow into successful, competent communicators!

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Children with Language Delays

• “My child doesn’t follow directions—is it a behavior problem, or does he not understand?”

• “Why does my child have trouble answering simple questions?”

• “My child can't tell me what happened at school. How do I know if things are going okay?”

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Children with language delays may struggle with understanding or using language in everyday situations. Speech therapy can help build comprehension and expression skills that support self-advocacy and improve participation in their daily routines. 

Children with Social Communication Difficulties

• “My child talks, but doesn’t seem to know how to have a conversation—what’s going on?”

• “My child doesn't have many friends. I'm worried about them feeling isolated."

• “How can I help my child make and keep friends?”

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If your child finds conversation, turn-taking, or social interaction tricky, they may need extra support with social communication. I never force eye contact—instead, we focus on helping your child feel confident and connected in ways that honor their neurodiversity.

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Children who Stutter

• “My child gets stuck on words—should I be worried?”

• “Is it normal for young kids to repeat sounds or words?”

• “Will my child outgrow their stutter?”

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Stuttering can sometimes be a normal developmental process for young children—but when it sticks around, is particularly severe, or starts impacting your child emotionally, therapy can make a big difference in helping them communicate more smoothly and with self-assurance.