Gateway Pediatric Therapy | Southgate

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. Speech therapy is often recommended for autistic children as they often have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding body language. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children and can enable them to become more independent and confident communicators. If your child is very quiet, only says a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, they may need help. That’s why Gateway Pediatric Therapy has compiled a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. We’re here to help you determine if your child needs speech therapy and provide the best care for them.

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, Southgate, we specialize in helping children with speech therapy. Our speech therapists can help your child improve their communication in a variety of ways, including 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, and more. Our ultimate goal is to help your child communicate effectively with others across all environments, using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Southgate, we specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA uses the science of learning and behavior to help children and adults improve their communication, social, and daily living skills. Our experienced therapists work with individuals of all ages and abilities to teach helpful skills that promote independence and decrease unwanted behaviors. When it comes to ABA therapy, we have you covered. Learn more about ABA with our complete guide.

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Southgate, we understand that deciding whether Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is right for your child is a big decision for your family. We believe in high-quality ABA therapy that looks to help your child reach their potential without trying to “cure” autism or making them appear less autistic. To help you understand more about ABA and how to start and end it, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide. Contact us today to learn more.