Applied Behavioral Services | Dayton

At Applied Behavioral Services, we understand that it can be difficult to tell if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended as many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and expresses themselves well, they may 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 and can help them develop effective ways to communicate, grow into more independent and confident individuals. If you’re unsure if your child needs speech therapy, please check out our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy.

At Applied Behavioral Services in Dayton, we understand the importance of developing effective communication skills in children. Our experienced speech therapists can help your child with a variety of speech and language challenges, as well as other nonverbal skills. We offer customized therapy plans to help your child learn to express themselves through signs, gestures, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our team is also equipped to address stuttering, understanding body language, discerning facial expressions, and other critical communication skills. With Applied Behavioral Services in Dayton, you can feel confident that your child’s speech therapy needs will be met with expertise and care.

At Applied Behavioral Services in Dayton, we are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults reach their full potential through the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Through ABA, individuals can learn how to improve their communication, social, and daily living skills—all while reducing any problematic or challenging behaviors. Our mission is to empower and support individuals by teaching them the skills they need to lead an independent and fulfilling life. Learn more about the benefits of ABA and how we can help you or your loved one by reading our comprehensive guide to ABA therapy.

At Applied Behavioral Services in Dayton, Ohio, we understand that you may be wondering how much ABA therapy costs. Generally, ABA services may be covered by insurance if your child has an autism diagnosis. Autism is usually the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services since the benefits of this type of therapy have been thoroughly researched. However, it’s important to check with your specific insurance plan to determine if ABA is covered under your child’s diagnoses and if the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To go further into the details, we have created a guide to ABA therapy so you can learn everything you need to know about the service.