Starting and building speech in children: sessions with an ABA specialist
If your child speaks little or not at all, speech can be built in everyday situations and in play. We teach parents how to do this at home and support the process.
Who it suits
- Your child hardly speaks or says only a few words.
- They understand requests but do not ask for things themselves.
- Speech has appeared but is not used to communicate.
- You want to work at home but do not know where to start.
How it works
- Consultation and assessmentWe find out how your child communicates now: with gestures, sounds, words or pictures.
- Choosing a goalWe set the first realistic steps: from first sounds and words to longer phrases.
- Sessions through playThe specialist shows how to create situations where your child wants to ask and answer.
- Practice at homeYou reinforce skills in daily life: at meals, in play, on walks.
- AdjustingBased on results we change goals and techniques so speech keeps developing.
What you get
- A speech development plan for your child
- Techniques you can use every day
- A specialist's feedback on your sessions
- Support from the center's team
Who works with you
Support is led by certified Sense Behavior specialists. The team includes supervisors with international certification (BCBA, IBA, CBA-S), their assistants and other ABA specialists. Everyone works to common standards of behavior analysis. More about the people: the center's team.
Let us start with a free consultation
Thirty minutes of conversation, no obligation. We will discuss your situation and suggest the right format.
FAQ
Does this replace speech therapy?
No. An ABA specialist works on the wish and ability to communicate. A speech therapist works on articulation and pronunciation. The two formats can be combined.
What if my child hardly speaks?
We start with the way your child already communicates, whether gestures or sounds, and gradually expand speech. We will choose steps for your child.
Do we need a diagnosis to start?
No. We can start with a consultation and a skills assessment.
Do sessions take place directly with the child?
Most of the work goes through the parent. The specialist shows techniques, observes and guides, and you apply them at home.