Gateway Pediatric Therapy | Flint

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Flint, we understand it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is on the autism spectrum, then speech therapy is almost always recommended as many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may still need to work on communication skills. Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children, and it’s important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If your child struggles with speaking, such as being very quiet, saying only a few words, or not speaking at all, then it might be time to consider speech therapy. Check out our complete guide to learn more about speech therapy and how it can help your child grow into a more independent and confident individual.

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Flint, we understand how important it is for your child to communicate effectively. Our speech therapists are here to help your child with a variety of skills including nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. We are committed to helping your child reach their communication goals to ensure they can navigate all environments.

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Flint, we provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Our ABA therapy program focuses on teaching communication, social, and daily living skills, while reducing problematic or challenging behaviors. Our goal is to help patients develop the skills they need to reach independence and improve their quality of life. To learn more about ABA therapy, please check out our comprehensive guide.

At Gateway Pediatric Therapy in Flint, we understand the difficulty of deciding if Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is right for your child. With ABA, you can expect improved communication skills, productive habits, and reduced harmful behaviors. However, it’s important to beware of ABA providers looking to “cure” autism. At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, our goal is not to “fix” children, or to make them appear “less autistic”, but instead to help each individual reach their potential while embracing their unique personality traits. If you’re considering ABA for your child, we offer a complete guide to help you start and end therapy. Contact us today to get started!