Integrated Center for Child Development | Canton

At Integrated Center for Child Development in Canton, we understand how important it is for children to learn effective ways to communicate. If you are concerned that your child may need speech therapy, it is important to understand the signs and benefits of early intervention. 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 conversation, changing conversation topics, using gestures like pointing, and understanding other people’s body language. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it’s really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, these are possible signs that they may need speech therapy. To learn more, check out our complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy at Integrated Center for Child Development in Canton.

At Integrated Center for Child Development in Canton, we understand how speech therapy can help your child learn to communicate with others. Our speech therapists can help your child develop nonverbal skills such as signs or gestures, form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings more clearly, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and even help with feeding and swallowing. With our help, your child can learn to communicate effectively across all environments.

At Integrated Center for Child Development in Canton, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our goal is to help children and adults learn communication, social, and daily living skills as well as address problematic behaviors. We provide comprehensive ABA therapy services that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Learn more about ABA therapy and how it can help you or a loved one by reading our guide.

At Integrated Center for Child Development in Canton, we believe that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be an effective form of therapy for children. ABA seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We advise that families watch out for ABA providers who look to “cure” autism, as this is not the goal or purpose of ABA therapy. Our goal is to help children learn all they can so they can live up to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. To help you decide whether ABA is the right choice for your family, we have created a comprehensive guide to starting and ending ABA therapy.