Forte Speech & Language Therapy

09/18/2025

🧩🗣️ Wondering if Speech Therapy Can Help Your Autistic Child?

Every autistic child deserves to be heard — and supported in a way that honors their voice.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, we work with autistic kids of all communication styles — from nonspeaking children to those who use echolalia or struggle with social language.

✨ Speech therapy can help with:
✅ Building confidence in communication
✅ Learning to interpret social cues
✅ Using AAC when helpful
✅ Expanding vocabulary & expressive language
✅ Strengthening meaningful relationships

Whether you’re just starting your autism journey or exploring new support options, we’re here for your family.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

Discover how speech therapy supports autistic children with communication, language development, and AAC strategies tailored to their needs.

09/18/2025

If you have an autistic child, you may be wondering: can speech therapy help?

As speech therapists, we dedicate much of our time answering some of these questions.

"What are the causes autism?"

“What kind of communication strategies does my autistic child need?”

"How can I support my autistic child?"

These are just some of the frequently asked questions about autism we get asked at our clinic.

If you find yourself asking some of these questions, you’ve come to the right place.

Speech and language therapy can help autistic children become confident communicators.

But how does it work?

What sort of speech and language support do autistic children need?

In this article, we’ll answer these and other questions.

https://www.fortespeech.com/how-speech-therapy-can-help-support-autistic-children/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social

09/11/2025

🧠🗣️ MS and Communication Challenges? Speech Therapy Can Help

Did you know multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect more than just movement?

For many adults with MS, symptoms also include:
✅ Slurred or unclear speech
✅ Difficulty swallowing
✅ Word-finding issues
✅ Changes in voice quality

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, our Los Angeles-based team supports adults living with MS by improving speech clarity, safe swallowing, and overall communication.

We’ll build a personalized therapy plan that fits your needs and goals.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

Discover how speech therapy for multiple sclerosis can enhance communication skills and improve articulation. Learn more about effective strategies and benefits.

09/11/2025

Have you recently gotten a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

If so, it can be an overwhelming diagnosis.

However, there is help out there.

People with multiple sclerosis often have a number of different specialists supporting them.

But did you know MS can also affect speech and swallowing?

As a result, speech therapists can provide important support to those dealing with symptoms of MS.

At Forte Speech and Language Therapy, we're experienced in providing speech therapy for adults with multiple sclerosis.

Whether this is a new diagnosis for you, or you’re interested in learning more about MS and speech therapy for a loved one, we’ve put together this article to help.

https://www.fortespeech.com/how-speech-therapy-supports-people-living-with-multiple-sclerosis/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social

09/04/2025

🧩💬 Just Discovered You’re Autistic as an Adult? You’re Not Alone

Many people receive an autism diagnosis later in life — and it can be both validating and overwhelming.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy in Los Angeles, we support autistic adults in:
✅ Building confidence in communication
✅ Understanding social cues and nonverbal language
✅ Navigating relationships and workplace dynamics
✅ Advocating for their needs
✅ Using AAC tools where helpful

You don’t need a childhood diagnosis to benefit from speech therapy.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

Speech therapy can be a helpful tool for autistic adults, including those who are late diagnosed. It can help you learn to navigate office politics, make new friends, advocate for yourself, and more.

09/04/2025

Many people think of autism as a childhood thing.

However, every autistic adult was once an autistic child.

That’s true whether or not they’ve received a diagnosis.

If you’ve only recently discovered you’re autistic, it may feel like a significant “a-ha” moment.

You likely always knew you were “different”, somehow.

But this discovery can help you put a name to these feelings, and validate them.

Speech therapy is a common recommendation for autistic children.

But did you know it can also be helpful for autistic adults, including those who are diagnosed later in life?

Adult speech therapy can help you learn to navigate office politics, make new friends, advocate for yourself, and more.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, we offer speech therapy for autism in adults to help you reach your communication goals.

We can support you in developing your communication for all aspects of your life.

In this article, we’ll be looking at autism in adults.

Read on to gain a better understanding of the signs that you might be an autistic adult, and how speech therapy can help.

https://www.fortespeech.com/signs-youmay-be-an-autistic-adult/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social

08/28/2025

Living With Parkinson’s Disease? Speech Therapy Can Help

Parkinson’s disease affects more than just motor skills — it can also impact speech, swallowing, memory, and everyday communication.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy in Los Angeles, we support individuals with Parkinson’s through:

✅ Therapy for speech clarity and vocal control
✅ Dysphagia (swallowing) treatment
✅ Support for memory and cognition
✅ Augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) tools
✅ Personalized, compassionate care every step of the way

Speech therapy can help you stay connected, independent, and confident.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

In this article, you’ll find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for Parkinson’s disease and how a speech therapist can help.

08/28/2025

In 1998, world-famous actor Michael J. Fox publicly revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis — at just 29 years old.

The Back to the Future star’s announcement helped reshape public understanding of the condition, which many people still associate only with older adults.

Fox’s story is a powerful reminder that, while rare, Parkinson’s disease can also affect younger individuals.

And that’s just one of many misconceptions surrounding this complex neurological condition.

That’s why raising awareness is so important — and it’s part of what we’re passionate about at Forte Speech & Language Therapy.

As speech-language pathologists in Los Angeles, we support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions by helping them manage communication and swallowing challenges.

In this article, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Parkinson’s disease — from how it develops to what symptoms look like — and explore how speech therapy for Parkinson's disease can make a meaningful difference in daily life.

https://www.fortespeech.com/faqs-about-parkinsons-disease-and-speech-therapy-support/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social

08/21/2025

Have you recently received a Down syndrome diagnosis for your child?

Or perhaps prenatal testing has indicated that the baby you’re expecting could have Down syndrome.

A Down syndrome diagnosis can feel overwhelming — and it’s completely normal to have a lot of questions.

You might be wondering what this means for your child’s future, and what steps you should take next.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy, we provide online and in-home speech therapy in Los Angeles for children with a wide range of developmental and communication needs.

Down syndrome speech therapy is one of our specialties, and we’re here to help your child build meaningful communication skills from an early age.

To help answer some of the most common questions we hear from families, we’ve put together this article covering the basics of Down syndrome from a speech therapist’s perspective.

And if you’re looking for additional support in the Los Angeles area — from family resources to community programs — be sure to check out our companion guide: Resources in Los Angeles for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome.

The most important thing to remember is this: individuals with Down syndrome can absolutely live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

And the best way to support that is by giving your child access to the care and guidance they need to thrive.

https://www.fortespeech.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-down-syndrome/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social

08/21/2025

💬🧠 Supporting Children With Down Syndrome Through Speech Therapy

A Down syndrome diagnosis may feel overwhelming — but it also opens the door to meaningful support.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy in Los Angeles, we provide compassionate, personalized care to help children with Down syndrome:
✅ Build expressive and receptive language skills
✅ Improve speech clarity and articulation
✅ Strengthen oral motor skills for feeding and swallowing
✅ Explore AAC tools like sign language or communication devices

Early intervention sets the foundation for connection and confidence.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

Down syndrome is a common genetic difference that affects speech. Speech therapists can provide important support for children and adults with Down syndrome.

08/14/2025

🧠🗣️ Does Your Loved One Have Aphasia? Speech Therapy Can Help

Aphasia can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing — but it doesn’t have to take away your loved one’s voice.

At Forte Speech & Language Therapy in Los Angeles, we support individuals recovering from brain injuries through:
✅ Personalized speech therapy for expressive and receptive language
✅ Communication strategies for families and caregivers
✅ Support with alternative communication tools (AAC)
✅ Online and in-home sessions for your convenience

Recovery is possible with the right support.

📅 Book your appointment with our speech therapy clinic today.

Discover how aphasia speech therapy can help improve communication after a stroke or brain injury. Learn what to expect from speech therapy and how a speech therapist supports recovery.

08/14/2025

The brain is a complicated thing.

It’s responsible for so many different processes in your body.

That includes, of course, speech and language.

So when there’s damage to the brain, it’s understandable that it can have wide reaching effects.

If you have a loved one who’s experienced a brain injury, they may have a condition called aphasia.

This can cause differences in the way they’re able to communicate.

However, a speech therapist can help.

Here at Forte Speech & Language Therapy, we offer speech-language therapy for aphasia.

In this article, we take a closer look at aphasia, its causes, its affects on communications, and how speech therapy for adults can help with the recovery process.

https://www.fortespeech.com/aphasia-speech-therapy-how-a-speech-therapist-can-help-with-communication/?utm_source=FBpost&utm_medium=social