“We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.”
– Edmund Burke
Our mission is to serve children on the Autism Spectrum in a manner that accepts them for who they are and strives to adapt their worlds to best support their growth and joy. We do this by Building Relationships, Bridging Gaps, and Making Connections.
At Our Core…
Building a Relationship with the Child
We accept the child for who they are in this very moment. We respect how far they have come and the knowledge that they have gathered about the world around them. We recognize that their methods, however mysterious, have value to them. Our goal is to help them see that there may be more effective and joyous ways of getting their needs met.
Building a Relationship with the Caregivers
The professional relationship between our team and you as the expert on your child is a corner stone of your child’s program. This relationship serves the purpose of not only alleviating some of the environmental barriers for your child, but also the mental barriers for you as the caregiver. With these barriers removed, a shift in perspective is achieved and a new approach to parenting your autistic child is possible.
Bridging the Gaps in the Child’s World
We seek to understand the sensory experiences of the child and work to create a living environment that considers their sensory needs. Understanding that communication can change your environment and the actions of those around you is a huge leap! A large part of this is our demonstration of patience and mindful teaching practices.
Bridging the Gaps in the Caregivers World
When caregivers begin to deeply understand their child’s needs and recognize the role that they can play in satisfying those needs, a bridge is created. With the mental barriers gone, mindful parenting practices can begin to replace the anxious, fearful, or guilt-ridden interactions you once had with your child.
The Child Making Connections
Like connecting the dots, when the events in our lives begin to make sense and have order to them, our anxiety and resistance to life decreases. When individuals have a system for functioning in their everyday lives, they tend to be more productive and happy.
The Caregiver Making Connections
Now that this relationship has been built and the gaps have been filled, the caregivers can begin to make connections between their child’s behaviors and the environment more readily and determine the best course of response to assist their child.
How Can ABA Therapy Help My Child?
Promote Self-Regulation
Reduce Rigidity
Decrease Anxiety Surrounding Certain Events
Increase Flexibility and Acceptance of Guidance
Decrease Barriers to Learning
Encourage Social Communication
Increase Requesting and Labeling
Increase Social Initiative and Reciprocity
Increase Understanding of Cues and Body Language
Increase Vocabulary
Increase Social Play
Teach Self-Care Skills
Toileting
Feeding
Grooming
Self-Management and Leisure Skills
Dressing
Hygiene Routines