Our Therapies
Opya offers a range of personalized therapies for children with autism, including ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy.
Our early intervention approach focuses on improving communication, social skills, and behaviors, while providing comprehensive support to families.
ABA Therapy: Shaping Positive Behaviors in Children with Autism
Our mission is to prepare young children diagnosed with autism to reach their full potential while making the ABA therapy experience as easy as possible for parents.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most recognized and highly regarded therapeutic approach to autism. ABA focuses on observing and understanding behavior in order to change it. It's an evidence-based, effective treatment for children diagnosed with autism, helping them develop skills and improve their quality of life.
ABA is highly customizable to the needs of the individual child.
ABA and Early Intervention
ABA therapy is most effective when started early, ideally before the age of six. At Opya, we treat children as young as 18 months old with the goal of successfully integrating them into an elementary school program.
Learn more about Early InterventionOpya's Approach: Objectives and Benefits
Through our approach to ABA therapy, children in our programs can achieve significant progress in key areas:
Long-term Benefits of ABA Therapy
Through our approach to ABA therapy, children in our programs can achieve significant progress in these areas. While ABA is not a "cure" for autism, it is a highly effective treatment option that can lead to substantial improvements in a child's quality of life.
Our goal is to help children with autism lead happy and fulfilling lives, reaching their full potential through tailored, evidence-based interventions.
- Development of crucial life skills
- Improved ability to communicate and interact socially
- Enhanced independence in daily activities
- Reduction in challenging behaviors
- Better preparation for integration into school and community settings
Speech Therapy: Enhancing Communication for Children with Autism
At Opya, we use speech therapy to help children diagnosed with autism better understand and use spoken language in a social context, developing critical communication skills and improving social interactions.
What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy involves the treatment of speech and communication disorders. It can help children with autism develop critical communication skills, improve social interactions, and reduce potential problem behaviors.
Speech therapy is tailored to each child's unique communication needs.
Speech Therapy and Early Intervention
Speech therapy is most effective when started early, ideally as early as 18 months of age. Early intervention in speech therapy can lead to significant gains in communication and social skills.
Learn more about Early InterventionCommunication Challenges in Children with Autism
Opya's Approach: Objectives and Benefits of Speech Therapy
- Develop age-appropriate communication skills
- Teach alternative communication methods when appropriate
- Improve overall ability to communicate and interact with others
- Reduce problem behaviors that may interfere with learning and socialization
The benefits of speech therapy for children with autism include:
- Improved communication skills
- Better social skills and more effective interactions
- Enhanced academic performance
- Reduced problem behaviors
Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Daily Living Skills for Children with Autism
Occupational therapy enables children with autism to more effectively participate in daily activities and interact socially, addressing difficulties in performing primary daily functions and reducing problematic behaviors.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps children with physical, developmental, and mental health conditions. It enables them to more effectively participate in daily activities and interact socially. For children diagnosed with autism, occupational therapy can help address difficulties in performing primary daily functions and reduce problematic behaviors.
Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention
Starting occupational therapy early is crucial because the brain is most malleable in early childhood. Early intervention can help prevent or reduce the development of secondary problems, such as anxiety and depression. At Opya, we design our therapy programs with the long-term goal of integrating your child into an elementary school program when the time is right.
Learn more about Early InterventionChallenges Addressed by Occupational Therapy
Meltdowns, tantrums, and self-injurious behaviors are also addressed in occupational therapy.
Opya's Approach: Objectives and Benefits of Occupational Therapy
- Develop skills important for everyday life
- Participate in activities they enjoy
- Feel more independent
- Improve their ability to communicate with others
- Reduce challenging behaviors
- Form more lasting social bonds
- Perform better in an elementary school program and life
By addressing these areas, we aim to help children become more self-sufficient, confident, and better equipped to handle the challenges of daily life. Our approach not only focuses on immediate improvements but also on long-term success, preparing children for integration into elementary school programs when the time is right.
Feeding Therapy: Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits in Children with Autism
Feeding therapy is an essential part of autism treatment programs, ensuring that children diagnosed with ASD get all the nutrients they need for healthy development and growth.
What is Feeding Therapy for Children Diagnosed with Autism?
Feeding therapy addresses various eating challenges that children with autism may face, from sensory issues to difficulties with chewing and swallowing.
When to Consider Feeding Therapy
Consider a feeding therapy program if:
- You're worried about your child's nutritional health
- Mealtimes are consistently stressful for your family
- Your child shows extreme food selectivity or aversion
- There are concerns about your child's growth or development related to nutrition
Feeding Challenges in Children with Autism
Common signs of feeding problems include crying, choking, gagging, not sitting up properly, throwing plates and food, vomiting, and refusing to eat.
Opya's Approach: Objectives and Benefits of Feeding Therapy
Objectives:
- Ensure children get the bone-building nutrients they need
- Address specific issues related to eating and feeding
- Improve chewing and swallowing skills
- Develop gross and fine motor skills related to feeding
- Reinforce positive eating behaviors while minimizing undesired ones
- Provide tools for coping with and managing mealtime anxiety
- Promote independence in eating and feeding oneself
Benefits:
- Improved nutritional intake for healthy development and growth
- Reduced mealtime stress for both children and families
- Enhanced ability to try new foods and textures
- Increased independence in eating
- Better overall health and well-being