Personalized communication program for autistic children

Your child deserves to be able to share their authentic self with the world. Expressable’s unique autism program is created by clinical experts, affirming of neurodivergence, and grounded in the latest research. Here's what to expect.

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How does speech therapy support autistic children?

Uses evidence-based techniques

Our clinical experts are champions of neurodiversity. We use the latest research and techniques to support your child's authentic way of communicating and enhance their overall quality of life.

Develops communication based on strengths

A strengths-based approach helps children build new skills to achieve their full potential for communication and social independence, whether they're speaking or nonspeaking.

Educates the whole family

Parents and caregivers learn how to support their child in developing functional communication skills so they can express their wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings.

How our autism program works

When you extend speech therapy learning and practice into everyday life, kids make faster progress. We built our client portal to make it easy to do just that.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

: Your speech therapist will choose from a variety of standardized or norm-referenced tests for your child's evaluation. They may assess how your child communicates verbally and nonverbally, also focusing on social pragmatics and prosody. Some children may be nonverbal and benefit from alternative/augmentative communication (AAC). The evaluation results will be used to develop a personalized care plan for your child, which typically includes 2 sessions per week.
: Review and reinforce the communication strategies your child is learning, such as simple sign language and gestures, verbal imitation, and structured routines.
: Our experts demonstrate techniques for meaningful communication, such as giving the child chances to make requests, using low-tech and high-tech AAC devices, and simple imitation of sounds and words.
: Your speech therapist will assign easy ways to practice communication strategies during your child’s everyday routines.
: Get tips, support, and answers to questions from your speech therapist between sessions.

Expressable's approach to autism

Our speech therapists are trained in online therapy techniques and follow a research-based approach

Outcomes-focused

We typically recommend a frequency of 2 sessions per week for autism, although this may vary depending on your child's needs. Speech therapy goals should reflect meaningful priorities for your child and family. And the more often your child practices, the faster they’ll make progress. That's why after each session, your speech therapist will give you easy practice activities to do at home. You'll find them in your portal.

Child-centered

We believe autism is a difference, not a disorder. We support autistic children by accepting their differences, focusing on their strengths, and helping them build new skills. We meet your child where they are, using their interests and motivations to help them communicate with others in a way that's authentic to who they are.

Caregiver-led

Research shows that kids learn best from the people they love and spend the most time with–that’s you! By attending sessions with your child, you’ll learn how to use these techniques at home, during everyday life.

Developed by our clinical experts

Expressable’s autism program was designed by our team of clinical experts. They bring years of experience serving thousands of children. Our speech therapists consistently earn 4.9/5 ratings from their clients. We know some autistic children will need an individualized approach to speech therapy. Our speech therapists are trained in motivational learning and online therapy techniques. They'll partner with you to find the perfect strategies to keep your child excited about speech therapy! We combine fun-filled home practice, interactive games, and activities and toys your child already loves to keep them engaged in working on their goals.

4.9 / 5 avg

See what families are saying about our speech therapists

1year

Rebecca helped this client communicate his basic wants and needs clearly during everyday conversations.

2years

Erica helped this client communicate clearly and consistently with his loved ones and new communication partners.

11months

Madelyn helped this client with building confidence in communicating his wants and needs in all different environments.

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