Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center

At Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center, we understand that determining if your child needs speech therapy can be difficult. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since it can help them to understand and use social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need help with communication skills like responding to questions, starting or ending conversation, using gestures, and understanding other people’s body language. Early intervention is key for language development and teaching communication skills, so it’s important to be aware of any delays in that area. If your child is struggling with speaking, such as being very quiet, saying only a few words, or not speaking at all, then speech therapy may be beneficial. To learn more about speech therapy, please check out our complete guide for everything you need to know.

At Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center, we understand how important it is for your child to be able to express themselves with clarity and confidence. Our speech therapists provide comprehensive and tailored care to develop your child’s communication skills, focusing on nonverbal skills such as signs or gestures, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. We strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment so your child can reach their full potential.

At Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center, we understand that making the decision to pursue ABA therapy for your child is an important one. ABA therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is a form of therapy that seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. We understand that there are ABA providers out there who may aim to “cure” autism, but we want to make clear that the goal of ABA therapy is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. We have a complete guide to help you start and end ABA therapy that you can find on our website.

At Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center, we understand that the cost of ABA therapy can be a concern for families. Our complete guide to ABA therapy can help explain the process and associated costs. Generally, ABA therapy is covered by insurance for children with an autism diagnosis. It is important to check with your insurance provider to ensure that ABA therapy is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you are seeking care from is in network. Our guide can help you make the best decisions for your child’s ABA therapy.