Disabilities Autism Services of Indiana (D.A.S.I.)

At Disabilities Autism Services of Indiana (DASI), we understand that it may not always be obvious if your child needs speech therapy. This is why we offer a complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. By providing information on social communication, responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, using gestures, understanding body language, and more, our guide can help you determine if your child needs speech therapy. Additionally, early intervention is important for autistic children, and speech therapy is often the starting place. By teaching language and communication skills early on, you can help your child grow into an independent and confident individual. For more information on how to know if your child needs speech therapy, trust the experts at DASI.

At Disabilities Autism Services of Indiana (D.A.S.I.) our speech therapists can help your child communicate more effectively in all environments. Through the use of gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), our speech therapists will help your child develop their nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, express thoughts and feelings, understand and respond to questions, discern facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, notice and understand body language, and work on feeding and swallowing. Let the speech therapists at D.A.S.I. help your child find their voice.

At Disabilities Autism Services of Indiana (D.A.S.I.), we provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children and adults. Our ABA therapy is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, and uses principles of ABA to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Learn more about ABA therapy with our comprehensive guide!

At Disabilities Autism Services of Indiana (D.A.S.I.), we understand that the cost of ABA therapy can be a major concern for those affected by autism. If you have an autism diagnosis, ABA therapy is usually covered by insurance. Autism is the only diagnosis typically authorized for ABA services since its benefits have been extensively researched. Before you seek ABA therapy services, always check your insurance plan to make sure it’s covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you’re seeking care from is in-network. To help you understand more about ABA therapy, including the cost, D.A.S.I. has created a comprehensive guide.