North Oakland Autism Center

At North Oakland Autism Center, we understand that it’s important to know if your child needs speech therapy. We recommend speech therapy for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. If your child is very verbal but needs help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, or understanding other people’s body language, speech therapy can help. Early intervention is key for language development and improving communication, so it’s important to start speech therapy as soon as possible. If your child is struggling with speaking, they might be very quiet, say only a few words, or not speak at all. To help you understand everything you need to know about speech therapy, North Oakland Autism Center has created a complete guide for you.

At North Oakland Autism Center, we understand how beneficial speech therapy can be in helping children with autism communicate better. Our speech therapists are experts in helping children improve their verbal and nonverbal communication. Our speech therapists focus on improving your child’s skills in areas such as forming speech more clearly, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions and facial expressions, and noticing and understanding body language. We also offer assistance with stuttering, and with feeding and swallowing. We are dedicated to helping your child become more confident and successful in all types of communication.

At North Oakland Autism Center, we provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy to help children and adults with autism learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills. Our ABA therapy focuses on teaching helpful skills that promote independence and reduce negative behaviors. Learn more about our ABA therapy and how it can help you or your loved one on our website.

At North Oakland Autism Center, we understand the difficulty of making the right decision for your child. That’s why we believe that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an important tool to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reach their full potential. ABA helps improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We emphasize that ABA therapy should not be used to attempt to “cure” autism, change who they are, or make them appear “less autistic”. Our goal is to provide quality ABA therapy to help your children reach their full potential while embracing their unique personality traits. Get a head start by reading our complete guide on getting started and ending ABA therapy.

At North Oakland Autism Center, we understand how important it is to find the best care for your child. We are here to help you find out how much ABA therapy costs. Generally speaking, ABA is usually covered by insurance if your child has an autism diagnosis. Since ABA therapy has been thoroughly researched and its benefits are well-known, insurance companies usually only authorize ABA services for this diagnosis. However, it is important to double-check with your insurance plan to make sure that ABA therapy is covered and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To find out more about ABA therapy, including its cost, take a look at our comprehensive guide.