Anne Carlsen | Main Campus

At Anne Carlsen | Main Campus, we understand that parents may be uncertain if their child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended in order to help them with social communication and understand other people’s body language. Speech therapy is also an important part of early intervention for autistic children, and can help them to become more independent and confident individuals. If you are unsure whether your child needs speech therapy, please refer to our complete guide for more information and tips to help determine if speech therapy is needed.

At Anne Carlsen, our speech therapy team works to help children of all ages learn to communicate more effectively. We utilize a variety of strategies, including verbal speech, gestures, and signs, as well as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our speech therapists can help with an array of communication issues, including nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Let our experts at Anne Carlsen work with you and your child to support their communication development.

At Anne Carlsen, we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to help our clients learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills. Our ABA therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and our goal is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. To learn more about ABA therapy, read our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.

At Anne Carlsen, we believe that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a great tool to help children develop communication skills, develop constructive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. However, you must be aware of ABA providers looking to “cure” autism, as this is not the goal of high quality ABA therapy. Instead, the goal is to help the individual reach their potential while embracing their individual personality traits. If you’re considering ABA therapy for your child, our guide can help you start and end the process with confidence.

At Anne Carlsen, we understand that the cost of ABA therapy can vary depending on your individual insurance plan. Generally, ABA therapy is covered if your child has an autism diagnosis, as this is usually the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services. However, it is important to always check with your specific insurance plan to ensure that ABA therapy is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. Anne Carlsen has compiled a comprehensive guide to provide everything you need to know about ABA therapy, so you can make the most informed decision for your child.