Bierman Autism Centers

ABA Speech Therapy in
Fort Wayne, Indiana

At Bierman Autism Centers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, our ABA Speech Therapy helps children strengthen their voices and build authentic connections through play. We blend expert care with fun to help every child thrive.

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Fort Wayne, IN

12938 Coldwater Rd.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845

(317) 815-5501

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Here’s Why Choose ABA Speech Therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana:

  • Personalized Communication Development: Every child's path is distinctive—whether they're just beginning to vocalize or refining complex language patterns. Our speech therapy plans center on your child's unique strengths and communication targets, making learning feel natural and fun.
  • Play-Centered Language Growth: Using imaginative activities, music, narratives, and interactive challenges, children learn to communicate meaningfully. Our speech therapists incorporate motivating elements into each session, allowing children to build language through pleasurable, relevant experiences.
  • Building Relationships Through Communication: Effective communication goes beyond accurate speech—it's fundamentally about human relationships. We help children learn to communicate needs, share emotions, and participate socially with increasing confidence. Each milestone strengthens their connections within families and communities.
  • Proven, Research-Based Techniques: Our specialists use validated, evidence-supported interventions combining naturalistic and systematic approaches. We track and recognize every advancement because meaningful growth deserves celebration.
  • Comprehensive Language Support: Whether focusing on articulation, expressive/receptive language skills, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), or social‑pragmatic abilities, we support your child's complete communication development.

Looking for ‘ABA speech therapy near me’? We’re here to help your child strengthen their voice and build connections. Contact us today to arrange a tour and discover how we support your child’s communication development!



ABA & Occupational Therapy in Fort Wayne

At Bierman Autism Centers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we offer a coordinated therapy approach that combines ABA therapy and occupational therapy alongside speech therapy.
Here’s how these therapies work in harmony to support your child:

ABA Therapy

  • Structured Learning Framework: Our ABA practitioners create supportive learning environments using organized methods and positive reinforcement, developing communication skills, social abilities, and functional behaviors that enhance speech and language capabilities.
  • Individualized Treatment Plans: ABA therapy is personalized to address each child's strengths and needs, targeting behaviors that may limit communication while developing skills that promote self-expression and social engagement.

Occupational Therapy

  • Motor Skill and Sensory Development: Occupational therapists help children develop fine motor and sensory abilities critical for communication, from oral motor skills for speech production to hand coordination for AAC technology and writing tasks.
  • Practical Life Skills: OT helps children apply communication skills to real-world scenarios, supporting them through daily activities, social situations, and self-care with improved independence and assurance.
Through combined therapies, we help your child:
  • Communicate clearly and confidently across all situations.
  • Build authentic connections through successful communication.
  • Gain essential abilities for thriving at home, in educational settings, and in the community.
Integrating speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy creates a complete support system, promoting communication competence, confidence, and independence across all life areas.


Please Note: Not all services are available at every location. Please contact us to find out the availability of services at the location you’re interested in.

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Counties Served by Our Fort Wayne Location

Our Fort Wayne autism center proudly serves families throughout:

 

  • Allen County • Fort Wayne, New Haven, Woodburn, Grabill, Leo-Cedarville
  • DeKalb County • Auburn, Garrett, Butler, Waterloo, St. Joe
  • Whitley County • Columbia City, Churubusco, South Whitley, Larwill
  • Wells County • Bluffton, Ossian, Markle, Poneto
  • Adams County • Decatur, Berne, Monroe, Geneva

 

We welcome families from surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm service availability in your location.

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Why Families Trust Our ABA Speech Therapy in Fort Wayne

Convenient Access: Easy to locate from surrounding communities, featuring free parking and accessible facilities

Experienced Professionals: Licensed speech‑language pathologists with specialized knowledge in autism and communication disorders

Team Collaboration: We partner with families, educators, medical professionals, and therapy teams to provide coordinated care

Child-First Approach: Sensory-responsive, adaptable sessions customized to each child’s learning style

Community Engagement: We participate in regional autism networks, organize family events, and encourage community involvement

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Empowering Communication Across Everyday Life

Our speech therapy focuses on practical, usable communication skills:
  • Improve speech clarity and sound accuracy
  • Build vocabulary and grammatical complexity
  • Develop conversational skills and social reciprocity
  • Support AAC implementation (devices, manual signs, picture systems) when helpful
Whether in play, at home, or at school, we support children in using communication skills in authentic settings.

Family Partnership & Support

Successful therapy depends on family collaboration:
  • You define goals that reflect your child and family's needs
  • We provide parent training, educational workshops, and practice strategies for home
  • Regular updates ensure you're always informed about progress
  • We build community among families through events and support networks
You’re our collaborative partner, not an observer.
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What Does Our Speech Therapy Help With?

Our full-service speech therapy in Fort Wayne addresses diverse communication challenges for children with autism, including:
  • Articulation and Phonology: Enhancing speech clarity and accurate sound formation.
  • Receptive and Expressive Language: Building language understanding and verbal expression.
  • Pragmatics and Social Communication: Developing conversation abilities and appropriate social language.
  • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication): Enabling communication via technology, sign language, and visual supports.
  • Fluency: Supporting children experiencing stuttering and fluency disorders.
  • Feeding and Swallowing: Building oral motor function for safe eating and drinking.

Contact us to learn about ABA Speech Therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Let’s build communication, confidence, connection, and endless possibilities.

What Our Clients Are Saying

I can’t thank the Bierman team enough. Our child was there for 4 years, beginning at age 20 months, so it was a tremendous journey through key developmental years. We didn’t know what ABA was at all prior to starting.
When our child entered Bierman, we had no idea if he would even speak, and now he is thriving in public school, chattering away about his favorite dinosaurs and taking on challenge after challenge. We truly do not know what we would have done without Bierman.
Bierman truly saved my life at a time when I could not manage my child’s behaviors and had no hope that our lives would get better. My child was able to build her tolerance and patience, coping, and calming strategies. The full day gave me the separation that I needed. I received weekly/bi-weekly parenting sessions, which helped me be a better parent.
This place saved my son's and my family's lives. On a less dramatic note, they have extremely high-quality care, communication, problem-solving, support, environment, staff—everything. Everything and every experience we had with Bierman was top-notch, and I am forever grateful for them. I highly recommend them.
Great facility and caring and supportive team.
My 10-year-old Autistic son has been coming here since the center first opened. This center has a lot of structure, open communication, and everything is well-documented—lots of support for the parents, including Parent training. Speech, OT is also offered at the center, which is a plus!
My son had a brief stay at Bierman in Needham because the Bedford location was full, even though it was closer. While he was there, he had some of the kindest, hardest-working, and most intuitive team working with him.
During a time when I didn't have much direction upon learning about my son's diagnosis, I have to say Bierman ABA has helped my family every step of the way.
If you are seeking the services described for your family, stop looking. This is your answer. Thank you to the Bierman family.
I wanted to wait a few months to write this review so I had a fuller experience to reflect on. My husband and I enrolled our 2-year-old son here after immigrating to the United States specifically for ABA therapy to support him. I can confidently say that Bierman ABA has helped guide us through this journey.
Great staff. First-class quality care. My son has been attending full-time for over five years now.

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Sensory-Friendly Inclusive Events in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bierman Autism Centers in Fort Wayne is dedicated to building community connections. We frequently host sensory-friendly events tailored for children with autism and their families, offering fun, welcoming experiences in a supportive environment.
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Careers in Pediatric Speech Therapy

Ready to make a difference? Join our Fort Wayne speech pathology team. We provide a purpose-driven workplace, clinical training and mentorship, and advancement opportunities in a supportive setting.
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Indiana Autism Resources

Looking for Additional Financial Support for ABA Therapy? You may be eligible for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account.

 

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Additional Resources

Autism Society of Indiana
Hands in Autism
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
About Special Kids