
ABA Autism Therapy
Children with autism often experience delayed speech, with some speaking around age 3–5 and others developing verbal skills between ages 6–8. About 40% of autistic children may be nonverbal in early childhood, but many go on to develop speech, especially with early, consistent intervention. Key signs of future speech include babbling, gesturing, mimicking sounds, and joint attention. Every child’s communication journey is unique, and progress can happen later than expected.