Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) | Culver City

At Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in Culver City, we understand how important effective communication is for your child’s success. Our Speech Therapists are dedicated to helping your child reach their communication goals through the use of gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our Speech Therapists can also help your child with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, feeding, and swallowing. If you’re looking for help with speech therapy, Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in Culver City can provide the support your child needs.

At Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in Culver City, we’re here to help you understand Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is rooted in the science of learning and behavior, helping children and adults learn to improve communication, social and daily living skills, and address challenging behaviors. Our ultimate goal is to teach skills that lead to independence and reduce any harmful behaviors. Read our guide to get all the information you need to know about ABA therapy.

At Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in Culver City, we understand that deciding if Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is right for your child is a big decision. We believe that ABA should be used with the goal of helping children learn to their full potential while being able to embrace their unique traits and personalities. We are committed to providing high-quality ABA therapy that does not look to “cure” autism or make children appear “less autistic”. Our complete guide on how to start and end ABA therapy is here to help you make an informed decision.

At Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in Culver City, we understand how important it is to get the right information about ABA therapy before you start. That’s why we are here to provide you with all the details you need to know. ABA therapy usually is covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis, as it is the only diagnosis that insurance will authorize for ABA services. However, it’s still important to check your specific insurance plan to make sure that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnosis and that the provider you are seeking care from is in-network. Our complete guide to ABA therapy can help you get started.