St. Mary's II Center for Autism

At St. Mary’s II Center for Autism, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. We provide a complete guide to help you understand if your child may benefit from speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for children with autism since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Speech therapy can help children learn effective ways to communicate and grow into more independent and confident individuals. Signs that your child may need speech therapy include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, difficulty changing conversation topics, and difficulty understanding other people’s body language. It is important to note that there is a critical period in the brain for language development, so it is important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If you have any questions about speech therapy for your child, St. Mary’s II Center for Autism is here to help.

At St. Mary’s II Center for Autism, our experienced speech therapists can help your child build the skills they need to communicate effectively with others. Our speech therapy services can help your child develop nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures, form speech in a clearer way, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and improve feeding and swallowing. Through our speech therapy services, we strive to help your child gain the confidence to effectively communicate in all environments.

At St. Mary’s II Center for Autism, we are knowledgeable about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is grounded in the science of learning and behavior and is used to help children and adults improve their communication, social, and daily living skills. Additionally, ABA therapy works to reduce any harmful behaviors and teaches helpful skills so individuals may become more independent. Learn more about ABA therapy with our comprehensive guide.

At St. Mary’s II Center for Autism, we understand the difficulty of making decisions surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for your child. We want to make sure you have the best information to make the best decision for your family. Our comprehensive guide on ABA can help you make an informed decision and understand the pros and cons of ABA therapy. Our goal is to help your family learn the most they can, so they can live to their potential and embrace their unique personality traits. We want to help your family understand that ABA therapy is not about “curing” autism or changing who your child is, but rather helping them learn how to communicate, develop productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Let St. Mary’s II Center for Autism be your partner in finding the right ABA therapy for your child.

At St. Mary’s II Center for Autism, we understand how important it is for families to understand the cost of ABA therapy. Generally speaking, ABA therapy is covered by insurance if your child has an autism diagnosis. Insurance companies usually only authorize ABA therapy for autism, due to its extensive research-backed benefits. It is always recommended to confirm that ABA therapy is covered by your specific insurance plan, and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. If you have any questions, our team at St. Mary’s II Center for Autism is here to help. We also have a comprehensive guide to ABA therapy, so you can get all the knowledge and information you need to make the best decision for your child.