Westside Children's Therapy | New Lenox

At Westside Children’s Therapy, we understand that it can be confusing to know whether or not your child needs speech therapy. We want to help you understand when to consider speech therapy and how it can be beneficial for your child. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. It’s important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. At Westside Children’s Therapy, we believe that speech therapy can help children learn effective ways to communicate, helping them grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you have noticed that your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, it could be time to consider speech therapy. Our guide to speech therapy can help you gain a better understanding of the process and how it can help your child.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in New Lenox, our team of speech therapists are trained to help your child improve their communication skills in a variety of ways. From utilizing gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to helping with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings effectively, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and aiding with feeding and swallowing, our team is here to help your child reach their greatest potential.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in New Lenox, we understand the importance of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in helping children and adults learn to improve their communication, social and daily living skills. We provide evidence-based ABA therapy services that use principles of learning and behavior to help reduce harmful behaviors and promote independence. Our guide provides everything you need to know about ABA therapy, so you can make an informed decision about whether it is the right choice for you or your child.

At Westside Children’s Therapy in New Lenox, we understand that making a decision on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for your child can be a difficult one. We work with families to provide high quality ABA therapy that focuses on helping children learn, communicate, and develop productive habits, without trying to “cure” autism or change who they are. If you’re considering ABA therapy for your child, our team is here to answer any questions and provide guidance. Visit our website for a complete guide to starting and ending ABA therapy.

At Westside Children’s Therapy, we understand that ABA therapy can be expensive. That’s why, if you have an autism diagnosis, ABA therapy may be covered by insurance. However, it’s important to 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 understand the costs associated with ABA therapy, we’ve created a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know. Visit our website to view it now and learn more about the benefits of ABA therapy for your family.