Professional Autism Services in Harrisburg, PA

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Clinical Director: Hannah Davis, MA, BCBA, LBS

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Communication Sciences and Disorders at West Chester University
Masters of Science (M.S.) Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State Harrisburg

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Years of Experience: 9 (3 years of BCBA experience)

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Autism Clinic in Harrisburg, PA

Helping Hands Family provides proven and evidence-based autism therapy in Harrisburg, PA. Along with our clinical expertise, our autism clinic is supportive and welcoming, so children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow.

Our autism treatment in Harrisburg, PA uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, the gold standard for autism care. ABA therapy uses structured, supportive techniques to help children build communication, social, and life skills step by step. Our ABA therapy is personalized to your child’s:

What Is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most effective, science-backed approaches to autism treatment. ABA therapy is recognized as the standard of autism care by major medical organizations such as:

ABA therapy works by breaking down complex skills, like communicating, socializing, or daily routines, into achievable steps. This helps children learn at a pace that suits them and builds confidence one success at a time. At Helping Hands Family in Harrisburg, our ABA therapy is built on three core pillars:

Child-Led Therapy: Lessons follow your child’s interests, pace, and strengths, making learning more engaging and relevant.
Play-Based Sessions: We use fun activities and games so therapy feels less like work and more like play.
Positive Reinforcement: We focus on encouragement and rewards that motivate and support lasting change.

Benefits of ABA Therapy at Helping Hands Family

ABA therapy at our autism clinic in Harrisburg, PA is designed to make progress accessible and meaningful. Through personalized goals, play-based sessions, and consistent encouragement, children stay engaged, feel supported, and move forward with confidence.

With ABA therapy, your child may experience improvement in:

Communication (verbal & nonverbal)
Social interactions & relationship building
Behavior regulation & reduction in challenging behaviors
Daily living & life-skills (self-care, routines, independence)
Confidence, motivation, and adaptability

Each session is designed to support your child’s growth, and parent training allows session lessons to extend beyond the clinic! We serve surrounding areas too, like offering ABA therapy near Carlisle, PA.

What Autism Treatment Looks Like in Harrisburg, PA

In our Harrisburg autism clinic, autism treatment exceeds the scheduled sessions. Every child is unique, and our personalized autism treatment programs reflect that. We also make our program a collaborative experience by:

This collaboration is designed to support growth across all parts of your child’s and family’s life!

Here’s how autism treatment typically works at Helping Hands Family:

One-on-One Therapy with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs): Individualized sessions built around your child’s specific goals.
Group & Peer Socialization Activities: Structured settings where children can practice social skills and communication with peers.
Parent Training: You’ll learn about our treatment strategies and how to incoporate them so progress continues beyond the clinic.
Safe and Supportive Environment: A bright and welcoming clinic where mistakes aren’t failures, they’re part of learning.

Getting Started

Starting autism treatment can feel overwhelming, but we’ve made it simple and clear here in Harrisburg. Our team walks you through from your very first call to seeing meaningful progress in your child’s life.

Intake & Insurance Review: We’ll answer your questions, check your insurance coverage, and help you understand our ABA therapy.
Initial Assessment: A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) leads an evaluation that looks at your child’s strengths, opportunities, and goals.
Customized Plan Creation: Based on the assessment, we build a personalized treatment plan with measurable milestones.
Therapy Sessions Begin: Regular ABA therapy begin, including one-on-one and group sessions, with parent support.

Contact Us Today!

We accept most major insurance plans and offer private pay options. Contact our Care Coordination Team to confirm your coverage. If our Harrisburg clinic is too far, we have an autism center in Wyomissing, PA Ready to explore autism treatment in Harrisburg, PA? Reach out today for a consultation and take the first step toward a brighter journey with the support you deserve.

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