Services for Preschoolers
For children ages three to six
Taking Advantage of an Incredible Growth Period
During the preschool years, our kids develop at an incredibly fast rate, making ages three to six an ideal time to take advantage of the brain and body’s unique ability to adapt, learn, and grow. Our Services for Preschoolers are designed to help kids across the autism spectrum connect with others; communicate their ideas, feelings, and needs; build social and play skills, while making friends—and ultimately develop healthy habits and behavior that can last a lifetime.
Home & Community Services
Supporting your family lifestyle and routines
Our Home & Community Services for preschoolers take place in your child’s natural environment, where we work one-on-one with your child for a prescribed number of hours a week. Targeting goals specified in your child’s treatment plan, we integrate contemporary ABA therapy into your typical family routine. One of our exceptionally-trained behavior technicians delivers care in your home, under the guidance and supervision of a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
How Services Work
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Treatment is tailored exclusively to your child and family’s evolving needs. We assess treatment plans regularly—and conduct formal reviews with you roughly every six months. |
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Throughout therapy, we serve as your teammate, learning what your child needs to increase participation in life—and giving you the tools and training necessary to reduce stress and continue the work when we are gone. |
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When ready, we expand therapy into your community, helping your child participate in society through structured therapy in places like your local library, park, or grocery store. Here, we work with your child to practice age-appropriate activities of daily living, such as waiting in line. |
Learning Center Services
Learn and grow individually and with peers, with one-to-one support
Our Learning Center Services give your preschooler a chance to learn with and alongside peers, practicing and honing social, play, self-help, and communication skills, while gaining experience interacting with others. Designed especially for contemporary ABA therapy, many of our Learning Centers feature sensory gyms, group learning areas, pretend-play spaces, and dedicated space for one-on-one time to accommodate the range of activities offered, depending on your child’s treatment plan.
Starting Services
Our clinicians start by assessing your child, working with your family to create realistic goals and developing a treatment plan based on observations of your child and standardized assessments.
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Throughout therapy, we serve as your teammate, learning what your child needs to increase participation in life—and giving you the tools and training necessary to reduce stress and continue the work when we are gone. |
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One of our highly-trained behavior technicians (BTs) then works one-on-one with your child to deliver therapy in both individual and small-group settings for a prescribed number of hours a week, while a be havior analyst oversees treatment. |
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Your child’s behavior analyst and BT continually assess and refine treatment as your child’s needs evolve, while giving you continual feedback and involving you in the process of goal-setting. |
Other Services
Supporting your child holistically
At times, your preschooler or family may need services that extend beyond the scope of contemporary ABA therapy. AST’s interdisciplinary team of specialists and our partners offer:
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Diagnostics |
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Speech and Language Therapy |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Counseling |
Let Us Help You Through the Insurance Maze
We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, and can help you navigate the insurance maze. Reach out so we can talk.
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