Valley Mental Health | Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning

At Valley Mental Health and the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. That’s why we have compiled a comprehensive guide to help parents determine if their child needs speech therapy. Our guide covers topics such as recognizing the signs of speech delay, understanding the importance of early intervention, and how to find the right speech therapist for your child. We believe that speech therapy is essential for helping autistic children communicate more effectively and become more independent and confident. We strive to provide families with the information and resources they need to ensure their child’s successful development. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

At Valley Mental Health | Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, our speech therapists specialize in helping your child communicate more effectively with others. Our speech therapy services can help your child develop nonverbal skills, form speech more clearly, communicate thoughts and feelings, understand questions, discern facial expressions and body language, and aid with feeding and swallowing. Our experienced clinical team is here to help your child with stuttering and other communication challenges.

At Valley Mental Health | Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, we’re proud to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy – a scientific, evidence-based approach to improving communication, social, and daily living skills, while reducing problematic behaviors. Our ABA therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs, helping them reach their goals and gain independence. Learn more about ABA therapy and all it has to offer with our comprehensive guide.

At Valley Mental Health | Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, we understand the difficulty of deciding whether ABA is the right choice for your child. Our complete guide on starting and ending ABA therapy can help you and your family make an informed decision. We strive to provide high quality ABA therapy which seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Our goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic,” or change who they are, but rather to help them learn all that they can so they can live to their fullest potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits.

At Valley Mental Health | Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, we understand that you may be wondering how much ABA therapy costs. Generally speaking, ABA therapy is often covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. This is typically the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services, since the benefits of this type of therapy have been extensively researched. Before you make any decisions, be sure to check with your insurance plan to make sure that your child’s diagnosis is covered and the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. To learn more about ABA therapy, check out our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about this type of therapy.