Services
We provide services for both typically developing children and those with special needs. We also offer specialized services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with language and learning delays and therapy for children experiencing chronic or acute medical conditions. Please visit the behaviors and diagnoses page for a list of conditions for which we frequently provide treatment.
The clinic emphasizes a behavioral approach to assessment and treatment, with a focus on identifying and altering the environmental variables that motivate and maintain behavior. To promote positive behaviors or decrease problematic behaviors, treatment generally involves learning and using new skills via various behavioral programming strategies. Emphasis is placed on measurable success in attaining clinical goals. The child's caregivers (i.e., parents, teachers, other direct caregivers) are considered important agents of change; therefore caregiver training is a primary focus of all treatment programs.
Below is a list of the types of services we offer. Please click on the service for a more detailed description.
Psychoeducational Assessments are conducted to evaluate a child’s academic strengths and weaknesses. Diagnosis of specific learning disabilities will be made when clinically appropriate. Procedures include direct observation of the child in various academic settings, thorough review of all pertinent medical and academic records, administration of specific learning disability tests as indicated, and interviews with all relevant adults including parents, teachers, and other professionals.
The assessment includes specific recommendations for parents and teachers aimed at facilitating the child’s current and future academic success. Such testing can also serve as the basis for requesting special education services and aid in the development of your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
We also offer School Consultation Services for parents needing additional support.
Family therapy and support is a collaborative process that focuses on needs identified by parents and family members. Typically, families meet weekly with a therapist, and together they work toward building on existing strengths and improving family management practices.
Direct interventions, including counseling, therapy, or advocacy may be part of individual interventions with children and adolescents. Individual work with these youth is typically combined with family therapy or parenting groups.
Skill enhancement groups for children are available on various topics including social skill development, anger management, coping skills, and self-control. Children are assigned to groups based on their current level of skill and groups are limited in size to ensure individualized attention.
Parent groups are available on various topics including behavior management, child development, parent-child interaction skills, and successful school collaboration.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a systematic teaching approach based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior and the subsequent contributions of other behavior analysts. The National Academy of Sciences recognizes ABA as the best research supported approach for children on the autism spectrum.
We offer ABA therapy for children in both the clinic and home setting. Therapy is individualized to each child based on an initial assessment (ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP or other) and continually modified based on the child’s progress. All therapists hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have completed specialized training in ABA/verbal behavior training. The initial assessment (including curriculum development) and ongoing supervision of the program is provided by a Master’s or Doctorate level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
We also offer a Parent-as-Therapist program that allows parents to serve as therapists for their own child (either in place of or in addition to an ABA therapist from our clinic). We provide ongoing training, support, and consultation for parents interested in this approach.