Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers | Westlake

If you’re wondering if your child needs speech therapy, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers Westlake can help. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children as they may have difficulty with social communication, such as responding to questions, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Early intervention for autistic children often includes speech therapy to help your child learn effective ways to communicate, and to help them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it might be time to consider speech therapy. Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers Westlake can provide everything you need to know about speech therapy and help you decide if your child needs it.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers in Westlake, our speech therapy services can help your child in a variety of ways. We provide comprehensive speech therapy to improve their verbal and nonverbal communication skills, including gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our experienced speech therapists can also help with forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. We strive to provide the best speech therapy services to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers Westlake, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is rooted in the science of learning and behavior and is used to help children and adults improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills. We strive to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors, so our clients can reach their full potential. Learn more about ABA therapy on our website and contact us today to schedule an appointment.

At Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers in Westlake, we understand the importance of ABA therapy and the costs associated with it. Generally, ABA 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 extensive research on its benefits. However, it’s important to check with your specific insurance plan to make sure ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you choose is in-network. To help you gain a better understanding of ABA therapy, we invite you to browse our comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about ABA therapy.