Step By Steps intensive summer program will give participants access to the best autism treatment in Central Ohio provided by the nations most skilled behavior therapists, licensed social workers and speech pathologists.
Worthington, Ohio (PRWEB) April 16, 2013
As part of Step By Steps Intensive Summer Program, children with ASD and other developmental disorders will have access to a comprehensive mental health support team comprised of a Certified Behavior Analyst, Social Worker, and Behavior Technician. Additional support treatment services may be provided by a Psychologist and/or Psychiatrist if recommended.
Step By Steps intensive summer program will provide your child or adolescent with up to 30 hours a week of intensive behavioral intervention for up to 6 weeks.
Using evidenced-based practices and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to reach treatment goals and objectives, this program is designed to:
Children and adolescents with ASD necessitate additional therapies and treatment to develop skills that allow them to function successfully in their environments, said Michele LaMarche, BCBA, Executive Director of Step By Step. We are pleased to be able to offer a program that will allow individuals with ASD to access appropriate treatment options outside of the traditional school year.
In addition, Step By Step will be offering counseling services to those families whose child or adolescent participates in the Intensive Summer service in order to best meet everyones needs.
The Outpatient Behavioral Clinic (OBC) offers all children, adolescents, adults and families rapid access to mental health services. Services offered by the OBC include:
At Step By Step, we take a comprehensive approach to treating the effects of autism, not just on the individuals, but on families as well, said LaMarche. Through the Outpatient Behavior Clinic, families of individuals can access the additional support they need to better help their loved ones achieve success.
Step By Step, a private non-profit agency, has specialized in serving individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for over 10 years. Step By Step continues to reach out to the broader community providing the same service not only in the public school system, but also in the homes of these families.
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Step By Step Inc. to Provide Intensive Summer Program to Assist those Affected by Autism