Autism Family Center (AFC) | Peoria

At Autism Family Center (AFC) in Peoria, we understand that many children with autism may have difficulty with social communication and require speech therapy. We can help you determine if your child needs speech therapy, and provide you with the resources you need to make the best decision for your family. Our guide to speech therapy can help you understand the services available and when to start therapy to ensure your child is getting the most out of their language development. We provide comprehensive early intervention for autistic children, and our team of speech therapists can work with your family to develop an effective communication plan that will help your child become an independent and confident individual. Contact us today to learn more about our speech therapy services and how we can help you and your child.

At Autism Family Center (AFC) in Peoria, we understand that speech therapy can help your child in many ways. Our speech therapists can help your child learn nonverbal skills like gestures and simple signs, as well as how to form speech in a clearer way, effectively communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing skills. With the help of our speech therapy services, your child can learn to communicate and interact more effectively.

At Autism Family Center (AFC) in Peoria, we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a science-based approach for helping children and adults learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills. Our ABA therapy also works to reduce problematic or challenging behaviors, and is focused on teaching skills that promote independence. If you’re looking for more information about ABA therapy, look no further than our complete guide.

At Autism Family Center (AFC) in Peoria, we understand that making a decision about whether Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is right for your child is a difficult one. We offer trusted guidance to help you make the right choice for your family. Our comprehensive guide to ABA therapy will help you start and end the process successfully. We emphasize that ABA therapy should not be used to “cure” autism or make your child appear “less autistic”, but rather to help them learn to their fullest potential while accepting their individual personality traits. Let the team at AFC help you make the best decision for your family.

At Autism Family Center (AFC) in Peoria, we understand how daunting the process of seeking ABA therapy can be. We want to make it easier to understand how much ABA therapy costs. Generally, ABA therapy is covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis, as it is the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services due to its well-researched benefits. To determine if ABA is covered for your child’s diagnosis, be sure to check with your specific insurance plan and confirm that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To educate yourself further on the topic, we have created a complete guide on everything you need to know about ABA therapy.