Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners | Wappingers Falls

At Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners in Wappingers Falls, we understand how important it is to know if your child needs speech therapy. There are several indicators that your child might need help with communication skills, such as difficulty with responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, or understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is critical for language development, and so it’s important to identify any delays as soon as possible. If your child is very quiet, only says a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it might be time to consider speech therapy. Our complete guide to speech therapy is the perfect resource for learning more about the subject and helping your child get the help they need.

At Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners in Wappingers Falls, our certified speech therapists provide a range of services designed to help your child communicate effectively and confidently. Our team utilizes a variety of strategies, such as nonverbal skills, forming speech, understanding and responding to questions, and recognizing facial expressions, to help children of all ages develop the necessary skills to communicate effectively with others. We also focus on feeding and swallowing, stuttering, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where your child can grow and thrive.

Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners in Wappingers Falls, NY offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy – a science-based therapy that uses principles of learning and behavior to help children and adults improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills. ABA therapy also works to reduce problematic or challenging behaviors, with the primary goal of teaching helpful skills to promote independence. Learn more with our comprehensive guide to ABA therapy.

At Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners, we believe that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has the potential to greatly improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors for many children. However, it’s important to be aware of ABA providers who may push to “cure” autism, as this is not the goal of quality ABA therapy. Rather, the goal is to help children learn as much as they can and reach their full potential while embracing their individual personality traits. Our guide to ABA can provide you with the information you need to determine if ABA is right for your child.

At Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners in Wappingers Falls, we know that ABA therapy cost can be a concern for families. That’s why, if you have an autism diagnosis, we want to let you know that ABA is usually covered by insurance. Autism is typically the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively. However, it’s always important to check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To make sure you have all the information you need about ABA therapy, check out our comprehensive guide.