Kristin Farmer Autism Center at University of North Texas

At the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, we understand how hard it can be to know if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children, and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. If your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they could still need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversation, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Our guide will help you understand everything you need to know about speech therapy for your child.

At the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at University of North Texas, we understand how speech therapy can greatly improve the lives of individuals with autism. Our speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child develop their communication skills by working on nonverbal skills, forming speech more clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our goal is to help your child communicate effectively with others in all environments.

At the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is a therapeutic approach that uses principles from the science of learning and behavior to help children and adults improve communication, social, and daily living skills, as well as address challenging or problematic behaviors. Our goal is to empower clients to become independent and reduce harmful behaviors through ABA therapy. Learn more about ABA therapy and what it can do for you on our comprehensive guide.

At the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, we understand the importance of making the right decision for your child. We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to help improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Our ABA therapy does not look to “cure” autism, but to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their full potential while embracing their individual personality traits. With our complete guide to starting and ending ABA therapy, you can ensure that you’re taking the right steps for your child’s growth and development.

At the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, we understand that researching and understanding the cost of ABA therapy can be daunting. That’s why we provide our complete guide to ABA therapy, so parents can have all their questions answered in one place. As a general rule, ABA therapy is usually covered by insurance if your child has an autism diagnosis. However, some insurance plans may require additional authorizations for ABA services, so it is important to check with your specific insurance provider to confirm that ABA is covered, and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. We hope this guide provides you with all the information you need to make the best decision for you and your child.