Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Chicago – Ravenswood

At the Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Chicago – Ravenswood, we understand how important it is to recognize when your child needs speech therapy. If you think your child may need speech therapy, there are several communication skills they might need help with, such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is a big part of early intervention for autistic children and is critical for language development. Our guide to speech therapy can help you learn more about how to help your child develop effective communication skills, so they can become more independent and confident. If your child is very quiet, has a limited vocabulary, or does not speak at all, it might be time to consider speech therapy. To learn more, please check out our guide to speech therapy and contact the Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Chicago – Ravenswood for more information.

At Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) Chicago – Ravenswood, our dedicated speech therapists can help you and your child achieve communication goals and improve their communication skills. Our speech therapy services include helping with nonverbal communication, forming speech more clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, responding to questions, understanding facial expressions, body language, and more. Additionally, we can help with feeding and swallowing and stuttering. With our help, your child can become a more effective communicator in all environments.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders in Chicago – Ravenswood specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and it helps children and adults learn communication, social and daily living skills. The goal of ABA therapy is to help individuals become more independent and reduce any harmful behaviors. If you want to learn more about ABA therapy, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders in Chicago – Ravenswood can provide you with a comprehensive guide.

At Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Chicago – Ravenswood, we understand that it can be challenging to understand the cost of ABA therapy for your child. Fortunately, ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively. To ensure coverage, we recommend confirming with your specific insurance plan that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you understand everything you need to know about ABA therapy and its associated costs.