Spark Center for Autism

At Spark Center for Autism, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. While it is almost always recommended for autistic children, even those with a lot of verbal ability could benefit from it. Speech therapy focuses on teaching communication skills such as responding to questions, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. It is a critical part of early intervention and can help your child learn effective ways to communicate, leading to greater independence and confidence. If you’re wondering if speech therapy is right for your child, our complete guide can help you make an educated decision.

At Spark Center for Autism, our speech therapy program is designed to help children effectively communicate with others in any environment. We can help with a variety of communication-related tasks including nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and body language, and more. Our speech therapists can also assist with feeding and swallowing, and stuttering. We are committed to helping your child learn how to communicate in the most effective way possible.

At Spark Center for Autism, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is based on the science of learning and behavior to help children and adults develop communication, social and daily living skills, as well as reduce challenging behaviors. Our goal is to help individuals gain independence and build helpful skills, and our team is here to provide the guidance and resources you need to understand ABA therapy.

At Spark Center for Autism, we understand that it’s a big decision to make for your family when considering an ABA therapy for a child. Our goal is to provide high quality ABA therapy with the aim of helping people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. We strive to avoid ABA providers who look to “cure” autism and instead focus on improving communication skills, introducing productive habits, and reducing harmful behaviors. To help you make the best decision for your family, we offer a comprehensive guide to starting and ending ABA therapy. Let us help you find the right path for your child’s growth and development.

At Spark Center for Autism, we understand that the cost of ABA therapy can be a concern for families. That’s why we’re here to provide you with information about insurance coverage for ABA therapy. Generally, insurance providers will cover ABA therapy if your child has an autism diagnosis. Unfortunately, autism is usually the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been extensively researched. We recommend that you check with your insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To help you make an informed decision, Spark Center for Autism has created a comprehensive guide about ABA therapy.