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The patchwork of your individual needs.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy) is the most widely used therapy for children with autism. It has been rigorously tested and is effective for many individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. ABA increases language and communication skills. It improves attention, focus, social skills, memory, academics, and it decreases problem behaviors.
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Speech therapists work on a wide variety of skills. From simple sound production, to using phrases and sentences to have a conversation. The speech therapist ensures that your child has clear, intelligible speech, and that he/she can then relate this into the rules for a conversation. Speech therapists work with the following skills: Articulation, phonology, receptive language (following directions, understanding spoken language), expressive language (using appropriate grammatical forms, using age appropriate vocabulary and phrases to express themselves), pragmatic language (non-verbal communication forms, eye contact etc), Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), fluency, motor speech and Apraxia.
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Speech therapists will work with your child to ensure that they have the appropriate oral-motor movements and strength to swallow safely and efficiently. Feeding can also address children who have a sensory aversion to food, and are therefore considered a picky eater. The feeding team will address all aspects of feeding to make it an enjoyable experience that helps to broaden what your child can and will eat.
