Opya | Orange County

At Opya, an Orange County-based healthcare provider, we understand the importance of speech therapy for autistic children. If your child is having difficulty with social communication and language skills, speech therapy could help them become more independent and confident. Signs that your child may need speech therapy can be obvious or subtle. You may notice your child is very quiet, says only a few words, or doesn’t speak at all. To find out more, check out our complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. At Opya, we are here to provide you with the resources and support you and your child need.

At Opya in Orange County, our speech therapists can help your child with a variety of communication needs. We specialize in developing 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, feeding and swallowing, and even helping with stuttering. With our speech therapy services, we can help your child communicate effectively with others in all environments.

At Opya in Orange County, we believe in the power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is a science-based approach to therapy that helps children and adults learn to improve communication, social skills, and daily living skills. It also focuses on reducing problematic or challenging behaviors. Our ABA guide is here to provide everything you need to know about ABA therapy and its potential to promote independence and improve quality of life.

At Opya, located in Orange County, we believe that the decision to pursue applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for your child is an important one. ABA has been shown to help improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. However, it’s important to be mindful of providers who may try to “cure” autism. At Opya, we strive to provide high quality ABA therapy that does not attempt to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change their individual personality traits. Our goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential. We encourage you to read our guide to starting and ending ABA therapy to help you make the best decision for your child.