Achieve Beyond | Stamford

At Achieve Beyond Stamford, we understand that it can be hard to know if your child needs speech therapy. Even if a child is very verbal, they may need to work on social communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, using gestures, understanding body language, and more. Speech therapy is a critical part of early intervention for autistic children and can help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or does not speak at all, it is likely that they need help understanding and communicating. To learn more about speech therapy, Achieve Beyond Stamford is here to help. Visit our website for our complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy.

At Achieve Beyond Stamford, our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child achieve their communication goals. Our team works with your child to develop and improve their nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings effectively, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing. We use a variety of methods to help your child, such as gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our goal is to help your child communicate successfully in all environments.

At Achieve Beyond in Stamford, we understand the importance of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and can help children and adults learn communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing any problematic behaviors. The main objective of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that lead to greater independence and reduce harmful behaviors. To learn more about ABA therapy, check out our comprehensive guide.

At Achieve Beyond, we understand the importance of ABA therapy for those with autism, and the financial implications of it. Generally, ABA therapy is covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. However, it’s important to note that autism is usually the only diagnosis that insurance companies will approve for ABA services due to the extensive research of its benefits. We recommend confirming with your insurance plan to make sure that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnosis, as well as ensuring that the provider you are seeking treatment from is in-network. To learn more about ABA therapy and its costs, check out our complete guide.