Children's Autism Center

       

SERVICES

 

Children's Autism Center, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality services to children. We are committed to teaching skills that will be functional and maintained in the natural environment.

Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®), in conjunction with our behavior specialists, can provide a state-of-the-art treatment program to demonstrate progress through objective measures.


ABA Consultation & Direct 1:1 Therapy

ABA Consultation (BCBA®)

Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst is available for IEP/IFSP meetings, school observations, functional behavior assessments, etc.

Focus of Intervention

Programming focuses on improving the following areas:

• Attention and Cooperation
• Motivation for Learning
• Verbal Behavior/ Communication Skills
• Self-help and Toileting
• Play and Leisure Skills
• Social Interaction
• Supplemental Academic Programming
• Other Developmentally Appropriate Skills

Programming may also focus on reducing

challenging behaviors, such as:


• Noncompliance
• Self-Injurious-Behavior
• Tantrums
• Stereotypy 
• Transitioning Difficulties
• Other Problematic or Disruptive Behaviors

We ensure each child receives a seamless and consistent program of instruction with integrated services.


Assessments

Individual Learner Assessments

Based on the results of the Intake Interview & Quick Assessment, your consultant will recommend the appropriate number of days necessary to complete a full assessment based on the Verbal Behavior - Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP). This assessment is especially useful for developing an appropriate IFSP/IEP with measurable goals and objectives.

Intake Interview & Quick Assessment

An IQA is an initial interview process that includes the Behavior Language Assessment Form review, Intake Form review and discussion, recommendations for further assessments and the recommended number of days that will be required for a more in-depth Individual Learner Assessment.


Outreach Services

Speech & Language Therapy

  • On-site Speech & Language Pathologist

Psychological Testing

  • Intellectual evaluations (IQ testing)

  • Learning disability assessments

  • Autism/PDD diagnostic testing

  • Kindergarten readiness testing

Individual Assessment

Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a trained behavior specialist will conduct the assessment, depending on your child's special needs. Your Board Certified Behavior Analyst will review all of the recommendations before they are finalized in written report form.

The assessment will include:

  • Discussion of supplemented information

  • Observation of you or your instructors working with your child

  • Direct work with your child by the assessors

  • Determination of appropriate teaching procedures for your child

  • Determination of appropriate goals and objectives for your child

  • Assistance in training your therapists in the most appropriate teaching procedures

Recommendations will be presented to you during the assessment and generally within ten (10) business days, you will receive a written report outlining the recommendations resulting from the assessment.  

 

 
 
 
 
 
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10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804  Phone: (260) 459-6040 Fax: (260) 459-6010