ACES | Hayward

At ACES | Hayward, we understand how important it is to detect early signs of speech therapy needs in children. If you are concerned that your child may need speech therapy, there are several signs you can look out for. These include difficulty responding to questions, initiating or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is key to helping your child develop their language and communication skills. Our comprehensive guide to speech therapy will provide you with the answers you need to understand if your child needs speech therapy and how to get the best care for their needs.

At ACES Hayward, we understand how important communication is for children. Our speech therapy services can help your child communicate more effectively across all environments, using signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our team of speech therapists can help in many ways, such as strengthening nonverbal skills, forming speech more clearly, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, and even helping with stuttering. We are here to ensure that your child can communicate effectively and with confidence.

At ACES | Hayward, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy — a science-driven approach to teaching communication, social, and daily living skills. Our certified ABA therapists strive to give our clients the skills they need to become independent and reduce harmful behaviors. Get the answers to your questions about ABA therapy with our comprehensive guide.

At ACES in Hayward, we provide ABA therapy to those with autism diagnosis. ABA therapy is typically covered by insurance, though it is important to check with your plan to confirm coverage and in-network provider status. Our comprehensive guide to ABA therapy provides everything you need to know about the cost of ABA therapy.