ACES | Chula Vista

At ACES Chula Vista, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. When it comes to autistic children, speech therapy is almost always recommended due to the difficulty they face in social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may still need help in areas such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a key focus in early intervention for autistic children and is essential in the correct language development and communication skills. Signs that your child might need speech therapy can include being very quiet, saying few words, or not speaking at all. To help you better understand speech therapy, ACES Chula Vista has created a comprehensive guide for everything you need to know.

At ACES Chula Vista, we understand the importance of effective communication and believe that speech therapy can help your child achieve this. Our experienced speech therapists are dedicated to helping your child improve their communication abilities, such as nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Our team of experts are here to help your child reach their communication goals through the use of gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Contact us today to learn more about how speech therapy can help your child.

At ACES Chula Vista, we offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA therapy is a science-based form of therapy that focuses on teaching individuals communication, social, and daily living skills to help them become more independent and reduce unwanted behaviors. ABA therapy is used to treat a wide range of individuals, from children to adults. We provide complete guides to help you understand ABA therapy and how it can benefit you or your loved ones. Contact ACES Chula Vista today to learn more about ABA therapy and how it can help you.

At ACES Chula Vista, we understand the assessment process involved in determining if ABA therapy is right for your child. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is designed to encourage positive behaviors, improve communication skills and reduce behaviors that are potentially harmful. But it’s important to look out for ABA providers who make promises to “cure” autism. High-quality ABA therapy is aimed at helping children learn and reach their potential, while still embracing their unique individual personalities. To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive guide on ABA therapy.