Specialized Speech Therapy for Autistic Children

Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy respects and supports the unique communication styles of autistic individuals. Instead of focusing on making a child “fit in” or masking autistic traits, we prioritize meaningful communication, self-advocacy, and comfort in social interactions.

Speech therapy helps autistic children develop communication skills based on their needs and strengths. This may include:

• Expanding spoken language or alternative communication methods
• Supporting Gestalt Language Processing (learning language in chunks)
• Teaching self-advocacy and social communication skills
• Strengthening comprehension and expressive language

No. We work with children who are verbal, non-speaking, or minimally speaking. We incorporate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including speech-generating devices, picture-based systems, and sign language to support functional communication.

Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) describes how some children learn language in scripts or phrases rather than individual words. We help children break down these language chunks into flexible, meaningful communication through specialized therapy techniques.

We help children and families implement various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including:

• Speech-generating devices (SGDs)
• Sign language and gesture-based communication
• Visual supports and communication boards

Yes. We help autistic children develop social communication in a way that feels natural to them. Therapy may focus on:

• Turn-taking in conversations
• Recognizing and expressing emotions
• Understanding boundaries and self-advocacy
• Expanding communication through shared interests

Yes. We offer virtual speech therapy across Washington, using engaging, interactive sessions tailored to each child’s needs. Teletherapy can be especially effective for children who are more comfortable communicating at home.

1. Click here to complete our inquiry form and/or email us to set up a 15-minute consultation call.
2. After you have completed the inquiry form, we will reach back out to you with a therapist that best fits your needs and preferences
3. Schedule an evaluation and complete intake forms
4. Start your speech therapy journey!

We provide a variety of different treatment settings including our clinic space, virtual, your home, and or community settings such as your child’s school or daycare (in limited neighborhoods in Seattle)

The frequency of sessions is dependent on your child’s needs and is determined case by case. However, we typically provide sessions 1-3 times per week for each child we treat.

We accept Premera insurance and are considered an in-network provider for Premera. For all other insurance companies, we are considered an out-of-network provider and families pay directly after each session. Many families that we work with are able to bill insurance themselves with the invoice we provide.

We ask that you play an active role in your child’s speech and language therapy, although that may look different for different clients. Ways that parents have engaged in their child’s therapy in the past include: getting on the floor and playing with the SLP and their child, actively observing and trying strategies used in the session at home, helping their child to play speech “games” at home that have been discussed and played during therapy. If it works out best for your family to have therapy provided at a school or daycare setting, we will put a plan in place to have open communication about strategies used during each session.

Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

How to Explain Autism to Kids

 Start Here: A Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids published by Autistic Self Advocacy Network