What is Autism?
Autism is a neurobiological disorder that affects 1 in 150 children. Onset is typically before the age of three and is characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interactions, language development, and/or stereotyped behaviors and interests.
Autism is a spectrum disorder that also includes Asperger’s Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Research indicates that early diagnosis is essential. All of our staff are trained in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, which typically take six hours. We evaluate your child’s strengths and weaknesses to determine their diagnosis and best treatment options. Our comprehensive evaluations include:
- Cognitive Ability
- Academic Achievement
- Behavioral and Social-Emotional Functioning
- Adaptive Behavior Scales
- Autism Rating and Assessment Scales
School Services
We have expertise in special education law and are available to assist schools in the following areas:
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations
- Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Behavior Consultation
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Consultation
- Compliance with Special Education Law
Child and Family Treatment
All of our therapists are trained in behavior therapy, which is supported by research as being effective in teaching new skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. We offer intensive outpatient behavioral therapy services and home-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs. Other forms of treatment that we provide include social skills training and cognitive-behavioral therapy to teach stress and anger management. We also offer home-based behavior consultation services in addition to consultation in the school, church, and hospital settings.