Speech Therapy in Portland, Maine

Speech therapy is one of the most common supports families pursue after an autism diagnosis — but it is worth being clear about what it is really for. Good speech therapy is about communication, not just spoken words.

For a non-speaking or minimally-speaking child, that distinction matters enormously. Communication can happen through gestures, picture systems, and speech-generating devices as well as through talking, and a skilled therapist presumes your child has something to say.

In Portland and greater southern Maine, speech-language services are available through early intervention, schools, hospitals, and private clinics. This page explains how it works and how to find it here.