Autism Center in Drexel Hill, PA

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Clinical Director: Gwen Pringle

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Early Childhood Education at Temple University
Masters of Science (M.S.) Education for Applied Behavior Analysis at Temple University

Experience

Years of Experience: 9 (5 years of BCBA experience)

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At our Drexel Hill autism center, we’re all about making a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve. Our passionate team of ABA therapists is here to create meaningful, fun, and effective experiences for every child. We use ABA therapy strategies that combine play, encouragement, and development to help each child reach their full potential. Our ABA therapy approach builds lasting skills and behaviors through:

Our Drexel Hill ABA therapists, offer a variety of autism services that include group socialization, 1-on-1 sessions, themed therapy rooms, and engaging learning tools—all designed to support each child at their own pace. With a mix of ABA therapy techniques, children at our clinic can develop:

Experienced ABA Clinicians

At our autism clinic near Upper Darby, helping your child grow and succeed is our primary goal! Our caring team is dedicated to every child at our clinic. The real progress in ABA therapy starts with trust. That’s why we’ve created a calm, supportive space where kids can thrive.

Guided by our Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), we create personalized autism treatment plans that are personalized to your child’s unique strengths and needs. Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in Drexel Hill, PA, use ABA therapy, which includes:

This fun, interactive approach keeps kids excited and motivated to learn! We regularly review and adjust each autism therapy plan to make sure your child’s progress is always on track.

Guiding You Through the ABA Therapy Process

From your initial outreach, we want to learn about your child and family, which will help us create a personalized autism treatment plan for your child. While each plan is unique to your child and family, we have a consistent intake process.

Initial intake call with our Care Coordination team - We'll learn more about you and gives you, and you can ask questions about our ABA therapy program.
Collection of documentation - We'll collect a doctor’s prescription, a diagnostic report for autism, and your insurance information. Our Care Coordination team will also help you understand your insurance coverage!
Personalized assessment - One of our BCBAs will observe and understand your child’s skills and needs to help us create the treatment plan.
Personalized treatment plan creation - We'll provide recommendations for services and meet with you to review the entire report and plan.

Our personalized assessment is a thorough evaluation that includes:

This process leads to our in-clinic autism therapy that is designed to mimic real-life social interactions and daily environments, helping children with autism apply their ABA therapy lessons in everyday situations.

Drexel Hill Offers Occupational Therapy

Our ABA therapy in Drexel Hill offers Occupational Therapy (OT) support to help children actively participate in everyday activities that are both fun and important. We focus on developing skills in:

These skills are essential and rewarding for every child! Our OT sessions incorporate personalized strategies based on each child’s unique environment, lifestyle, and abilities. Our initial evaluation during intake helps us create specific goals and recommendations for your child’s occupational therapy sessions, with valuable input from parents or caregivers. We evaluate key areas like:

Motor skills (Gross & Fine Motor, Visual Motor, Praxis)
Bilateral coordination & sequencing
Balance and strength
Sensory processing
Social emotional regulation
Self-care & daily living activities
Executive functions

At HHF, we use a play-based, child-led approach to OT that’s designed to feel natural and fun. Our autism therapists work closely parents and BCBAs to ensure consistent treatment and skill-building across all areas of care both inside and outside the clinic.

Speech Therapy at Drexel Hill

At HHF, our speech therapy sessions help children with autism improve their communication, speech, and swallowing skills. Our RBTs work closely with children, using fun and engaging activities like talking and playing to stimulate growth. Our ABA therapy focuses on improving:

Our clinical team uses the intake assessment notes to build speech therapy session goals. Some areas considered when making these goals are:

Help Your Child Live Their Best Life!

Before starting ABA therapy with us, we’re excited to walk you through our evidence-based techniques and introduce you to our amazing, credentialed team! Our goal is to help you achieve autism therapy success with personalized autism services, convenient clinic locations, and parent training. Beyond Drexel Hill, we offer ABA services in West Chester, PA and many other locations in Delaware County. HHF’s autism services are accessible, welcoming, and easy to navigate!

Start Autism Therapy Today

Our personalized ABA therapy plans unlock endless possibilities for growth! To learn more about our play-based learning, child-led sessions, and safe environments, get in touch with our Care Coordination Team. We’re here to help!

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*We also have out-of-network and private pay options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today!