Westside Children's Therapy | Homer Glen

At Westside Children’s Therapy in Homer Glen, Illinois, we understand that it can be difficult to know when your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, it is almost always recommended to seek speech therapy as many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need to work on communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Early intervention is key to language development, so seeking speech therapy as early as possible is important. Signs that your child may need speech therapy include being very quiet, saying only a few words, or not speaking at all. To learn more about speech therapy, check out our comprehensive guide.

Westside Children’s Therapy in Homer Glen offers speech therapy services to help children communicate effectively in all environments. Our speech therapists can assist with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and more. We are committed to helping your child reach their communication goals and maximize their full potential.

Westside Children’s Therapy, based in Homer Glen, is a provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and can help children and adults improve communication, social, and daily living skills while addressing challenging behaviors. The goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills to promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Learn more about ABA therapy from Westside Children’s Therapy in Homer Glen.

At Westside Children’s Therapy, we understand the importance of making an informed decision when it comes to ABA therapy for your child. We have a comprehensive guide to help you make the right choice. Our experienced therapists will provide personalized ABA services to help your child develop communication skills, learn productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We believe that ABA therapy should focus on helping your child reach their potential, while also honoring their unique personality traits. We want to ensure that your child is getting the best ABA therapy and that it is not used to “cure” autism or make them appear “less autistic”. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you make an informed decision about ABA therapy for your child.