Every child deserves the opportunity to live an independent happy life. We strive to stack the odds in their favor by providing fun filled, enriched, individually tailored learning experiences which will follow them throughout their lives.
Applied Behavior Analysts, LLC delivers top quality in-home intensive, post-intensive, pre-intensive treatment for children diagnosed with Autism, Asperger's and PDD-NOS. We also provide diagnostic evaluations and testing services for children with the signs or symptoms of Autism, Asperger's or Pervasive Developmental Disorder -Not otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). ABA emphasizes individualized goals based on proven, evidence-based treatment approaches - mainly Applied Behavior Analysis. We specialize in the delivery of Verbal Behavior Early Autism Treatment, Lovaas based treatment of Early Autism, and interactive play approaches to treat Autism, Asperger's and PDD-NOS, matching the best approach (or combination of approaches) to the individual needs and learning style of each child. We are locate in the heart of Green Bay Wisconsin, and serve children on the Autism Spectrum in each of the following counties (Each county has an email link or telephone number for the county coordinator for autism services), Brown, Calumet County ADRC at (902) 849-1451 or toll free 1-866 739-2372, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Winnebago, Wood County, call Tonya Callahan at 715-421-8848, Dodge.
A therapy team providing Intensive Early Autism Treatment is micromanaged by highly skilled, well trained, and caring senior clinicians. We work one-on-one with children in their home, first establishing a fun, positive, and playful relationship. As children learn to cooperate, imitate, and attend to others, the focus turns to increasing other major skill areas including (but not limited to) language, socialization, play, academic, and self-help skills. Social play with peers and transitions into school environments are introduced and carefully managed as the child is ready. Individualized goals are broken down into manageable components based on the child’s learning preference. Providing treatment in this way, the therapy remains positive and children experience a lot of success.
Therapeutic effectiveness is continually monitored by measuring progress and by assessing the amount of fun the child is having during early treatment. The goal of the therapy is to have every child learn as many new skills as possible, maximizing his or her potential. Most children in Intensive and Post Intensive Autism treatment look forward to therapy because they have fun and are put in a position where they are successful. Targeting each child's signs and symptoms as opposed to treating "autism" specifically addresses each child's individual needs.
Other common elements of an ABA, Early Autism treatment program include teaching a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Sign Language, Social Stories, and/or Video Modeling. We continually make sure learning experiences are meaningful so generalization of skills to a child's natural environment occurs. Parent and caregiver training and involvement in the therapy process is key to generalization. We also help to coordinate community support, school consultation and other supports to maximize generalization of skills a child has learned.
Services provided: Intensive Early Autism Treatment, Post-Intensive Treatment for children on the Autism Spectrum, and Pre-Intensive services to children with a range of developmental delays. We also provide diagnostic evaluations, individual consultations, and testing services.
Funding: Insurance, Medical Assistance, Private Pay, Medicaid Waiver, Family Support through the County, for eligible children.
We realize that you have a choice in Autism treatment providers. Thank you for considering Applied Behavioral Analysts.
I realize it is sometimes difficult to to differentiate signs and symptoms which occur durning normal development from signs and symptoms that suggest Autism, Aspergers or PDD-NOS. It is usually better to err on the side of caution and have your child evaluated by someone who specializes in the developmental progression of children. Typical children can at times throughout their development show some signs or symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder. Some of the same signs and symptoms occur in children who have Attention Deficit Disorder, mood disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, learning delays, and other DSM-IV conditions.
Children with other conditions such as Down's Syndrome or Cri Du Chat Syndrome, among others, may also have Autism in addition to their primary condition. Children with other conditions should be evaluated for autism if they show signs or symptoms of autism that are not accounted for by their primary condition. For example some children with Down's syndrome or Cri Du Chat are very social, if your child demonstrates significant impairments in social interaction they should be evaluated for the concurrence of autism.