Speech Therapy

Helping Children Find Their Voice, One Word at a Time

At Autism Learning Space Center, our Speech Therapy program is designed to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays build the communication skills they need to express themselves, connect with others, and thrive.

Located in Oak Park, IL, our center offers compassionate, individualized speech-language therapy that supports your child’s growth—whether they’re just learning to speak or working on higher-level social communication.

What Is Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy focuses on improving a child’s ability to communicate effectively. For children with autism, this may include:

• Developing spoken language
• Using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
• Improving clarity and articulation
• Understanding and using language appropriately
• Enhancing social communication and conversational skills

Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) use evidence-based techniques in a playful, engaging environment to help your child build confidence and independence.

Who Benefits from Our Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy is ideal for children who:

• Are non-verbal or minimally verbal
• Struggle to form or pronounce words clearly
• Have delays in language development
• Use gestures but cannot express themselves verbally
• Have trouble understanding or following directions
• Need help with social interaction, conversation, or storytelling
• Use AAC devices or require support with alternative communication methods

We welcome children across the autism spectrum as well as those with speech and language disorders unrelated to ASD.

Our Speech Therapy Services Include:

✅ Comprehensive Evaluation

Each child receives a full speech-language assessment to determine their strengths, challenges, and individualized goals.

✅ 1-on-1 Speech Sessions

We provide direct, personalized sessions with licensed SLPs in a fun and engaging setting.

✅ Expressive Language Support

Helping your child learn to express needs, wants, thoughts, and emotions.

✅ Receptive Language Support

Building your child’s ability to understand and process spoken language.

✅ Articulation & Pronunciation Practice

Improving sound clarity for more effective communication.

✅ Social Communication Development

Teaching how to initiate conversation, take turns, ask questions, and respond appropriately.

✅ Parent Coaching

We teach families how to reinforce speech and language development at home using proven strategies.

Why Choose Our Speech Therapy Program?

👩‍⚕️ Certified & Experienced Speech Therapists
All therapy is delivered by licensed SLPs with pediatric and autism experience.

🧩 Integrated with ABA & OT Services
We offer coordinated care for children receiving multiple therapies at our center.

🏡 Safe & Supportive Environment
Our Oak Park center is calm, structured, and designed for focused learning.

📅 Flexible Scheduling, 7 Days a Week
Including after-school and weekend hours for busy families.

💲 Insurance Accepted
We work with most major insurance plans to help make therapy more affordable.

A Speech Milestone Can Change Everything

Whether it's saying “mama” for the first time, asking for a favorite toy, or participating in a classroom conversation—every word is a big win.

Our team celebrates those moments with you and walks beside you every step of the way.