Easterseals Central Illinois, Peoria (main office)

At Easterseals Central Illinois, Peoria (main office), we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended as many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may still need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending a conversation, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and can be the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. With our complete guide to speech therapy, you can learn more about how to spot the signs of a language delay and how to get your child the help they need to grow into a more independent and confident individual.

At Easterseals Central Illinois, Peoria (main office), we strive to provide the best Speech Therapy services to help your child communicate effectively. Our Speech Therapy services are tailored to address your child’s individual needs, including nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, feeding and swallowing, and even stuttering. Our Speech Therapists are committed to providing quality support and guidance to help your child succeed. We understand that communication is a fundamental building block for success and our Speech Therapy services can help unlock the possibilities for your child.

At Easterseals Central Illinois, Peoria (main office), we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy – a therapy that is rooted in the science of learning and behavior. With ABA, we can help children and adults learn to improve communication, social and daily living skills, while also addressing any problematic or challenging behaviors. Our goal is to ultimately teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce unfavorable behaviors. Check out our ABA therapy guide to learn more about the services we offer.

At Easterseals Central Illinois, we understand that deciding if ABA is right for your child is a big decision. That’s why we provide support and resources to help you make the best choice for your family. Our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We advise parents to watch out for ABA providers who look to “cure” autism and instead focus on finding high quality ABA therapy with a goal of helping children learn to their potential while embracing their unique individual traits. To learn more, please take a look at our guide to starting and ending ABA therapy.