Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers | Charlotte Southwest

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers | Charlotte Southwest, we understand that it can be hard to know if your child needs speech therapy. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy and how to identify if your child may need it. Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don’t speak at all. At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers | Charlotte Southwest, we believe that early intervention is key to giving your child the best chance at success. By understanding the importance of speech therapy and identifying the signs of a speech delay, you can ensure that your child is getting the help they need to reach their full potential.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, Charlotte Southwest, our speech therapy takes a comprehensive approach to helping your child communicate. We can help with developing nonverbal skills, such as gestures and signs, forming speech, understanding and responding to questions, noticing and understanding body language, and more. We use a combination of verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child effectively communicate with others in all environments. Our speech therapists also work on stuttering and feeding and swallowing difficulties. Our goal is to help your child develop the skills they need to confidently and effectively express themselves.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers Charlotte Southwest, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is rooted in the science of learning and behavior and uses principles to help individuals learn to improve communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills, as well as address problematic behaviors. The main goal of ABA therapy is to teach skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Our complete guide to ABA therapy can help you understand more about this powerful therapy and how it can help you or your loved one.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers | Charlotte Southwest, we understand it’s a big decision to make for your family when considering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. We offer high quality ABA therapy that looks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors – with no intention of “curing” autism or changing someone’s identity. To help guide you through the ABA therapy process, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how to start and end ABA therapy. Contact us today to learn more about how ABA therapy can help your child reach their full potential.