Children who receive therapy at an early age would have better chances at school and in various social settings because they will be able to learn the right speech. Occupational therapy is needed in order for these children to be able to cope with their symptoms. The earlier the treatment the better the advancements and chances in the social communication skills of the child will be able to experience.
Children at the age of 5 who are nonverbal can gain significant help with the use of intensity of speech therapy. By targeting the problems specific skills can be improved over t time.