ABA Therapy for Speech and Communication Challenges

Q:
‍How can ABA therapy help my child who has delayed speech or communication difficulties?
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A:
I’ve worked with dozens of children who started therapy without any words, and within weeks of consistent ABA, they were using signs or pictures to communicate.

One child I supported used to cry every time he wanted a snack. After six weeks of targeted mand training, he began handing me a picture card instead.

By month three, he was saying “cracker” on his own. At Achieving Stars Therapy, we use Applied Behavior Analysis to teach functional communication right from the start.

We don’t wait. The first thing I look at is how your child currently tries to communicate, even if it’s just gestures or eye contact. From there, we build a plan with clear, measurable goals, like requesting with a word or using a speech device.

Our expert ABA team focuses on high-repetition practice in natural settings like your living room or kitchen table. We use strategies like echoic prompting, visual supports, and real-time reinforcement to help your child connect actions with outcomes.

I always make sure parents are involved, because what you do at home between sessions matters just as much as what we do during them.

I’ve seen that when kids are given the right structure, they don’t just find their voice, they start to thrive.