Westside Children's Therapy | DeKalb

At Westside Children’s Therapy in DeKalb, we understand the importance of early intervention in speech therapy for autistic children. Knowing if your child needs speech therapy can be tricky to identify, but some signs to look for include difficulty responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. To learn more about speech therapy and how it can help your child grow into an independent and confident individual, visit our website for a complete guide to everything you need to know.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in DeKalb, our speech therapy services help children communicate effectively with others across all environments. Our speech therapists can help with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and more. We also specialize in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), as well as feeding and swallowing, and stuttering. Our team of expert speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child find their voice, so that they can confidently express their thoughts and feelings.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in DeKalb, we believe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an important tool for helping children and adults learn communication and social skills, as well as daily living skills. ABA therapy works by using principles of learning and behavior to teach new skills and reduce problematic behaviors. Our goal is to help our clients become independent and reduce any negative behaviors. For more information about ABA therapy, visit our website for a comprehensive guide.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in DeKalb, we understand that it is a big decision to determine whether Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is right for your child. With our complete guide to starting and ending ABA therapy, we will provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision. We strive to ensure that our ABA services focus on improving communication skills, introducing productive habits, and reducing harmful behaviors, while avoiding attempts to “cure” autism or alter your child’s individual personality traits. Our goal is to help your child reach their potential and embrace their unique qualities.

At Westside Children’s Therapy, we understand that families with a child who has an autism diagnosis may have questions about the cost of ABA therapy. Here are the facts: ABA therapy is typically covered by insurance for those with an autism diagnosis. It is important to note that insurance may not cover ABA for any other diagnosis, so always make sure to check with your insurance plan to see if your provider is in-network. To help answer your questions about the cost of ABA therapy, we’ve created a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.