“We believe individuals with developmental disabilities are people first and should not be divided by their diagnosis, nor should their treatment. Just as typical individuals learn in a variety of ways, individuals with autism should also have the opportunity to learn through a variety of treatment methods.”
Assessment & Evaluation IDP Child & Adolescent Clinic Teen & Adult Clinic Social Skills Training SLT Services OT Services Family Counseling & Support Music Therapy Canine Therapy Advocacy Community Education Home-Therapist Training
Autism evaluations Autism evaluations include 1-3 hour meetings to determine family needs and are availiable for children, adolescents, teens and adults. Psychological and IQ Testing Psychological and IQ Testing ranges from 6 months old to adulthood for identifying ADHD, ADD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Learning Disabilities
INDIVIDUALIZED DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS…are created with input from each member of the team including; SLP, OT, Clinical Therapist, Psychologist and the Parents. WITHIN THE 2 ND MONTH JOURNEY AREAS MAY INCLUDE: Joint Attention Skills Communication & Social Skills Emotional Regulation & Behavior Learning & Academics Sensory Processing Self-Help & Safety Home & Community
YOU –Individual – relationship based FloorTime and PLAY ME – Providers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-Verbal Behavior Modification, Discrete Trial, etc. Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based approach (DIR)™ also known as FloorTime Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)™ Social Behavioral Thinking™ Social Stories™ & Comic Strip Conversations™ Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication- related handicapped CHildren TEACCH™ WE – Provider / Individual – 2-3 activities Just BE – Whatever break – Family
Occupational Therapy Sensory Integration Behavioral Eating Social Skills Training Cognitive Behavioral Training Social Thinking Behavior Mapping Counseling Individual & Marriage Sibling Parent Group – adult / teens Home Therapist Training
Community Education Medical professionals, educators, church leaders – On and off site Child & Teen Clinic Child – 2-10 hours highly involved activities Teen – social / life skills, emotional regulation Music Therapy Canine Therapy
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