Minnesota Autism Center | Cambridge

At Minnesota Autism Center in Cambridge, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for children with autism since they may have difficulties with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need help with communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and can be critical for language development. If you’re concerned that your child might need speech therapy, our guide to speech therapy can help you learn more about the right steps to take.

At Minnesota Autism Center in Cambridge, our speech therapy services work to help your child communicate more effectively by teaching them nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, recognizing body language, feeding and swallowing, and overcoming stuttering. We strive to provide the best care possible to ensure your child can succeed in all environments.

At Minnesota Autism Center in Cambridge, we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to help children and adults learn communication, social, and daily living skills, while addressing challenging behaviors. ABA is rooted in the science of behavior and learning and is designed to teach helpful skills and promote independence. Our complete guide to ABA therapy provides all the information you need to know.

At Minnesota Autism Center in Cambridge, we understand that many parents have questions about the cost of ABA therapy. Generally, ABA therapy is covered by insurance if your child has an autism diagnosis. Keep in mind, insurance typically only authorizes ABA services for individuals with autism, since it’s benefits have been extensively researched. Before starting ABA therapy, make sure you check with your specific insurance plan to verify it is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider is in-network. To help you navigate the process, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to ABA therapy.