Speech-language therapy is one of the most widely used and least controversial autism supports, and Chicago has plenty of it. We have written this as a starting point on what speech therapy actually addresses, how it is covered here, and how to find a good speech-language pathologist for your child.
Hospital-based speech-language pathology for communication and feeding-swallowing disorders, with clinicians at multiple outpatient centers around metro Chicago. Hospital departments typically require a referral and can have longer waits than private clinics — ask which outpatient site has the soonest opening.
Visit siteFounded over 20 years ago as a speech practice, now offering speech therapy at North Mayfair (4908 N. Elston Ave) and Downers Grove in English, Spanish, Hindi/Urdu, ASL and via AAC. They typically recommend 30-minute sessions twice weekly; they take Medicaid and the major commercial plans.
Visit siteSpeech-language therapy for newborns through age 10, delivered at the Roscoe Village clinic or in your home, daycare or school across Chicagoland, with teletherapy available. Covers expressive/receptive language, articulation, oral-motor and feeding; they work alongside Illinois Early Intervention for children under 3.
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