CENTER-BASED | INDIVIDUAL THERAPY | TRANSITION AND SUPPORT SERVICES | CONSULTATION SERVICES | FAMILY PROGRAMS
At ABC'nD, our therapies are primarily center-based. A structured, controlled, environment allows us to develop a seamless flow of individualized interventions tailored to the particular needs of the child. With the close interactions of behavior, speech, and occupational therapists, the work of each of them can be reinforced continually throughout the day by the other therapists. In addition, since one of the most profound deficits in many children with autism lies in their capacity to partake in social interactions, at the center we are better able to address this and related issues by teaching how to engage each other and peers.
All programs include the options of:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Floor Time
- Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- Pivotal Response Treatment
- TEACCH
- Verbal Behavior
ABC'nD Autism Center offers the option of providing your child with individualized therapies including behavioral, speech and language, and occupational therapy at the center and other sites, such as the home. During an individualized therapy session your child will receive direct, one on one, therapy with a therapist specializing in the selected field. Each program is developed especially for your child allowing for flexibly in programming and scheduling of these services. Individual therapy may be funded through First Steps, school districts, Kansas City Regional Office, insurance, or private pay.
All programs include the options of:
- Behavioral Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
For children who are receiving services away from the center we are able to continue to work with them and their new team. Our consultants will monitor your child's progress with the ABLLS evaluations. We are able to share, trouble shoot, and problem solve with your child's new team. This may be particularly valuable if the new professionals have a limited or no background in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This service is available on a weekly or monthly basis. Consultation services are available for daycare and other alternative placements. These services have been developed to help your child be successful, comfortable, and happy in all environments. This service may be funded through the school district or private pay.
Consultation services include the options of:
These programs include the options of:
- Behavioral Consult
- Classroom Environment Consult
- Interventions Plan Consult
- Monitoring of ABLLS and other assessments
- Occupational Consult
- Paraprofessional and Teacher Training
- Review of IEP Consult
- Review of Records, Evaluations, and Assessments Consult
- Speech and Language Consult
Home Based Therapy/Home ProgramsABA services in your home help to instruct families to carry out good ABA teaching strategies in the home and provides assistance with community outings, social/play skills, self-help, and discrete trail. Families who are currently enrolled at ABC'nD or who have transitioned from services at ABC'nD to an alternative placement, such as the school district, may find these services to be of value. Our support services help to keep active communication between families and the specialists who have been, or still are, actively involved with your child's program and development. Allowing ABC'nD to provide consultation on your child's home-based therapy and programs will help the family in generalizing necessary skills to the home. This service may be funded through First Steps, KCRO, Private Pay, insurance, or private pay. These programs include the options of:
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Transition and Support ServicesTransition services are intended for students leaving ABCn'D and starting services in an alternative placement such as the school district. ABC'nD offers a variety of assistance and supports to help during a transition to an alternative placement. Therapists are available to assist in the process while your child assimilates learned skills to the new environment. This service will give the opportunity to our staff to help support the new therapy staff with strategies for your child's success. Providing a familiar face for your child in a new environment helps to eliminate unnecessary anxiety during this transition. We are available on a weekly or monthly basis to support your child's new team and to follow up on skill development. This support will try to ensure that your child maintains skills that he or she has mastered. This service may be funded through the school district or private pay. These programs include the options of:
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Clothing Exchange
Families are encouraged to utilize their resources by exchanging gently used clothing with each other. During the winter season the center collects coats and jackets and redistributes the gifted clothing to families who are in need of these items.
Community Speakers
Staff and the Family Connection Group coordinate community speakers to present at the center. These presentations help to inform families about our community, opportunities, and services. Speakers are occasionally invited to present.
Community Resource Program
Our Community Resource Program was developed with the intention to inform parents of valuable resources within the community. It is our hope that this program will help link families to other agencies, supporting ABC'nD's use of a holistic approach in providing services to families.
Family Event Nights
Staff and the Family Connection Group coordinate Family Nights. The purpose of Family Nights is to provide a safe environment for children to be included in traditional celebrations, such as Trick-or-Treating and visiting Santa. These events allow families to network, strengthening our community.
Family Connection Group
The Family Connection Group focuses on building family and community relationships. This group meets to help with the planning of large social events, such as our yearly Halloween Party and Santa's visit. Input from the group helps to build and maintain relationships within our community.
Giving Christmas Tree Program
It is our wish that each family has a wonderful holiday season filled with joy. Having good food and fun presents, of course, can help this. All of our families are invited to take part in this tradition to help supply anything that their family may need or want to celebrate this season. There are no qualifications and no questions asked if you would like to enter your family for this program.
Home Therapy Program and Environment Restructuring
ABA services in your home help to instruct families to carry out good ABA teaching strategies in the home. ABC'nD can also provide assistance with community outings, social/play skills, self-help, and discrete trail. Families who are currently enrolled at ABC'nD or who have transitioned from services at ABC'nD to an alternative placement, such as the school district, may find these services to be very valuable. Our support services help to keep active communication between families and the specialists who have been or still are actively involved with your child's program and development. Allowing ABC'nD to provide consultation for your child's home-based therapy and other programs will help the family in generalizing necessary skills to the home. This service may be funded through First steps, KCRO, private pay, and occasionally insurance.
News Letter
Our News Letter was developed by parent members of the Family Connection Group. The purpose of the newsletter is to give our parents a voice to share updates about center-based family events, GFCF recipes, community resources accessible to this population, and children-friendly events happening around town, It spotlights a therapist to help families better know our staff, and give a therapy tip-of-the-month to be used at home.
Parent Autism Training
Parent trainings have been designed by our team of therapists to educate families about methods for working with children with autism. These meetings occur several times a year.
Our parent presentations are a great opportunity for parents to visit with their children's therapists, as well as other parents. These meetings are intended to provide parents with information regarding programs (i.e. TEACCH, ABA, etc.) and intervention strategies (i.e. PECS, sensory diets, behavior plans, etc.), autism resources, and community services. We strongly recommend that all parents attend the presentations that are pertinent to their child. There is no charge for the presentations. We at ABC'nD believe that learning to implement in your home and out in the community what we do at the center is essential for every child.
Parent Mentoring
A family that is new to the center, or transitioning from one group to another, will be assigned a liaison from ABC'nD. The liaison will contact the family to help with any questions and welcome them to the program. Once the connection is made, it is up to the parents to maintain this relationship. We are confident that this program will enhance the communication between families and help to create a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.