Hand Over Hand | Little Learner Academy, Morristown

At Hand Over Hand | Little Learner Academy, Morristown, we understand that it can be difficult to know when your child needs speech therapy. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, speech therapy is almost always recommended as it can help with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may still benefit from therapy to learn communication skills such as responding to questions, starting and ending conversations, understanding body language, and more. Speech therapy is a key part of early intervention and can help children to become more independent and confident. If your child is struggling with speaking, our guide to speech therapy can provide all the information you need to know. With our experienced team, we can help your little one to overcome and develop their communication skills.

At Hand Over Hand | Little Learner Academy in Morristown, speech therapy can help your child in many ways. Our speech therapists focus on improving nonverbal skills such as gestures and signs, forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, recognizing facial expressions and body language, and even assisting with feeding and swallowing. Our goal is to help your child communicate effectively with others in all environments while utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) if necessary.

At Hand Over Hand | Little Learner Academy, located in Morristown, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. This therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and it leverages principles of ABA to help children and adults improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills, as well as to address problematic or challenging behaviors. Our goal is to teach skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors, and we’re here to provide you with everything you need to know about ABA therapy.

At Hand Over Hand | Little Learner Academy in Morristown, we understand that ABA therapy can be expensive. That’s why we always recommend checking with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis, as autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively. To get a better understanding of ABA therapy costs, check out our comprehensive guide for everything you need to know.