We accept insurance
The Behavior Helper Committment
Evidence-Based
Treatment
Our practitioners will only recommend and implement strategies that have been empirically approved as evidence-based options in our field. Staff accumulate Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to ensure they remain up-to-date on the latest findings, advances and techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Client Integrity
We are a HIPPA compliant company. The privacy and integrity of our clients is of utmost importance. We guarantee full cooperation with parents/caregivers with regards to privacy preferences and practices according to federal and state law.
Compassionate &
Ethical Care
Our practitioners strictly adhere to the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and RBT Ethics Code (2.0) and all rules and standards set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. We treat each client with love, respect and humility.
Signs & Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological deficit that causes impairements with communication, social interactions, and repetitive and restricted behaviors or interests. Some children begin to display symptoms with the first 12 months of age. In others, symptoms may not present until 24 months or older. ASD can last throughout a person's entire life span, although therapuetic services can help symptoms improve over time. No two cases of ASD are the same and the degree of severity varies by individuals. Symptoms include (this list is not exclusive):
Communication Challenges
-
Difficulties with Receptive (understanding words) and Expressive (using words) language
-
Using gestures
-
Making eye contact
-
Recognizing or using facial expressions
-
Recognizing or using varied tone of voice
​
Social Interaction Challenges
-
Joint play with peers
-
Recognizing emotions in others and/or self
-
Expressing emotion
-
Forming and maintaining peer relationships
-
Gauging personal space
​
Restrictive & Repetitive Behavior(s)
-
Repetitive body novements (i.e. rocking, hand flapping, spinning, running back and forth)
-
Repetitive motions with objects (i.e. spinning wheels, stacking, spinning objects)
-
Restricted or extreme interest in specific topics
-
Ritualistic behavior(s) (i.e. lining up objects, repeatedly doing things in a set order)
-
Routine dependent/restistant to change
Seek Medical Consultation with your Healthcare Provider
if your child(ren):
-
Does not respond with a smile or make happy expressions by 6 months
-
Does not echo sounds or mimic facial expressions by 9 months
-
Does not babble or coo by 12 months
-
Does not gesture (point/wave) by 14 months
-
Does not say single words by 16 months
-
Does not play make believe (pretend) by 18 months
-
Does not say two-word phrases by 24 months
-
Loses language or social skills at any age