Children's Autism Center | Fort Wayne South

At Children’s Autism Center – Fort Wayne South, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy, especially if they have been recently diagnosed with autism. Our dedicated team of professionals can provide an assessment to determine if your child needs speech therapy and recommend the appropriate intervention. Speech therapy is a critical component of early intervention for autistic children, as it can help them learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If your child is struggling with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or not speak at all. Our team can provide guidance and answer any questions you may have. To learn more about speech therapy and how it can help your child, please visit our website where you can find a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know.

At Children’s Autism Center | Fort Wayne South, our speech therapists are dedicated to helping children with autism communicate effectively. Our speech therapy services focus on a variety of areas, including nonverbal skills, forming speech clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing body language, and more. We also specialize in helping children with feeding and swallowing difficulties, as well as those who stutter. Our team of experienced speech therapists strives to meet the individual needs of each child, providing the support and guidance needed to help your child communicate across all environments.

At Children’s Autism Center | Fort Wayne South, we understand the importance of ABA therapy for those living with autism. ABA therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is an evidence-based therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Our clinicians use techniques based on ABA to help those we serve learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. Our ultimate goal is to empower our clients and help them to become independent and reduce any harmful behaviors. We understand how important ABA therapy can be and want to provide our clients with a complete guide to everything you need to know about it.

At Children’s Autism Center in Fort Wayne South, we understand that making the decision to pursue ABA therapy for your child is not an easy one. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for your family. We believe that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We also understand that high quality ABA therapy should not be focused on “curing” autism or changing who your child is, but rather helping them to learn all that they can so they can reach their full potential while embracing their unique personality traits. We have put together a guide to help you start and end ABA therapy, so you can make the most informed decision possible.

At Children’s Autism Center | Fort Wayne South, we understand the importance of knowing the cost of ABA therapy and how it can be covered. Generally, insurance covers ABA therapy with an autism diagnosis as its benefits have been widely researched. However, we advise you to check with your insurance plan to ensure ABA therapy is covered and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. Our comprehensive guide to ABA therapy provides you with all the information you need to make an informed decision.