Autism Speech Therapy Activities at Home — Communication Ideas
Speech and language therapy (SLT) for autistic children builds both verbal and non-verbal communication skills: vocabulary, sentence structure, pragmatic language, and alternative communication methods for non-verbal children.
GrowthCopter's assessment includes receptive and expressive language domains. Personalised communication activities are generated from your child's language profile — from early requesting skills through to conversational skills for older children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What speech therapy activities can I do at home with my autistic child?
Home speech activities include: naming games with pictures, simple yes/no question games, requesting practice, songs and nursery rhymes, reading aloud with commentary, PECS for non-verbal children, and social story practice for conversational skills.
How do I encourage my non-verbal autistic child to communicate?
For non-verbal children, focus on AAC: PECS, communication boards, or dedicated AAC apps. Honour all communication forms — pointing, leading, picture exchange — as valid communication.
Do I need a speech therapist to do speech activities at home?
A speech and language therapist designs formal programmes and is important for non-verbal children. GrowthCopter's activities are SLT-informed and suitable for parents to implement at home between clinic sessions.