Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) | Tinley Park

At Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) Tinley Park, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children since many have difficulty with social communication. Signs that your child may need speech therapy include difficulty responding to questions, initiating and ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is key in speech therapy and can help children develop language and communication skills which can lead to more independence and confidence. If your child is having difficulty speaking, it may be time to consider speech therapy. To find out more about speech therapy and how to determine if your child needs it, check out our complete guide for everything you need to know.

At Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) in Tinley Park, our team of experienced speech therapists offer a range of services to help your child. We provide personalized and evidence-based therapies to assist with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. Our speech therapists also specialize in the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to help your child effectively communicate with others.

At the Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) in Tinley Park, we provide comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior that uses principles to promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Our ABA therapy helps children and adults learn communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills to improve their lives. With our complete guide to ABA therapy, you can learn everything you need to know to make the most of this therapy.

At Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) Tinley Park, we understand the difficult decision you’re facing about your child’s future. We want to offer you guidance on whether ABA is the right choice for your family. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a valid form of therapy that can help children learn communication skills, productive habits, and reduce potentially harmful behaviors. However, there are some ABA providers who are looking to “cure” autism, which is not necessarily our goal here at CARD. Instead, we aim to help individuals reach their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. With that in mind, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you start and end ABA therapy. Visit our website to learn more!