Judevine Center for Autism | Kirksville

At Judevine Center for Autism in Kirksville, Missouri, we understand that it can be difficult to know if your child needs speech therapy. It’s important to remember that many people with autism have difficulty with social communication and that speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children. Speech therapy can help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing topics, using gestures, and understanding body language. Early intervention is key, as there is a critical period in the brain for language development, and so it’s important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible. If your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all, then it might be a sign that speech therapy is needed. To learn more about speech therapy and how Judevine Center for Autism can help, please read our comprehensive guide.

At Judevine Center for Autism in Kirksville, our speech therapy programs are designed to help children with autism communicate effectively and confidently in any environment. We work to improve nonverbal skills like signs and gestures, as well as verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We also help with forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings more clearly, understanding and responding to questions, recognizing facial expressions and body language, and improving feeding and swallowing skills. Stuttering is also addressed by our speech therapists. With our help, your child can learn to communicate in an effective and meaningful way.

At Judevine Center for Autism, our goal is to provide comprehensive care to those with autism and related disorders. We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based scientific approach to helping individuals of all ages with autism reach their fullest potential. ABA therapy seeks to improve communication, social, and daily living skills through positive reinforcement and behavior modification. At Judevine Center for Autism, we strive to create an environment that supports and encourages the growth and development of children and adults living with autism. To learn more about ABA therapy and how it can help your family, visit our website for more information.