Autistic Spectrum
Therapy Evaluations
Many children with Autism and related disabilities require some form of special therapy. Evaluation can help determine the potential benefits of therapy.
Speech - Language Therapy: It is recognized that autistic children have difficulties with language, but it is clear that traditional approaches emphasizing mastery of the formal properties of language are largely inappropriate: training children to speak is not going to bring about a transformation of their behavior. The autistic child needs to learn not so much how to speak as how to use language socially to communicate. Some autistic children are nonverbal, and some who are verbal may also have deficiencies or are unable to use language in a meaningful way.
Our Speech Pathologists who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of language and speech disorders, can help a child learn how to effectively communicate.
Occupational Therapy: Commonly focuses on improving fine motor skills, such as brushing teeth, feeding, and writing, or sensory motor skills that include balance (Vestibular System), awareness of body position (Proprioceptive System), and touch (Tactile System). After our therapist identifies a specific problem, therapy may include sensory integration activities such as: massage, firm touch, ex..
Physical Therapy: Specializes in developing strength, coordination and movement. Therapists work on improving gross motor skills. This therapy is concerned with improving function of the body's larger muscles through physical activities including exercise.
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