Easterseals Central Illinois, Bloomington

Easterseals Central Illinois, Bloomington, is here to help you determine if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended since many autistic people have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal, they may need help with communication skills like responding to questions, starting conversations, changing conversation topics, understanding body language, and more. Speech therapy is an important part of early intervention for autistic children, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development. It’s important to start as early as possible to give your child the best chance at learning effective communication skills and becoming a confident individual. You can tell if your child needs speech therapy if they are very quiet, only say a few words, or don’t speak at all. To learn more and get all the information you need to know about speech therapy, check out our comprehensive guide.

At Easterseals Central Illinois in Bloomington, our expert speech therapists can help your child develop the skills needed to communicate effectively and confidently. We specialize in nonverbal skills, such as signs and gestures, forming speech more clearly, expressing thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and emotions, recognizing body language, and aiding with feeding and swallowing. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping your child reach their communication goals.

Easterseals Central Illinois, Bloomington is your go-to resource for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our experienced team of professionals provides ABA therapy to children and adults, helping them to improve communication, social, and daily living skills, while also addressing problematic behaviors. Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals to gain independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Learn more about ABA therapy with Easterseals Central Illinois, Bloomington and find the resources you need to help reach your goals.

At Easterseals Central Illinois in Bloomington, we understand that it’s a big decision to make for your family when considering whether or not Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is right for your child. We are dedicated to helping you make an informed decision by providing a comprehensive guide to ABA therapy for you to understand the potential benefits and risks associated with ABA. We want to emphasize that ABA should not be used to “cure” autism or to make children appear “less autistic”. The goal of ABA therapy is to help individuals learn all that they can and to reach their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. We are here to help you start and end ABA therapy in the most effective and responsible way possible.