Autism Center in Mechanicsburg, PA
Clinic Locations
5021 Louise Drive
Clinical Director: Victoria Grimm, MA, BCBA, LBS
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology at Allegheny College
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Applied Behavior Analysis at Penn State University
- OBM Certificate at Florida Tech
Experience
- Years of Experience: 9 (5 years of BCBA experience)
200 Bent Creek Boulevard
Clinical Director: Nicole Hockenberry, MS, BCBA, LBS
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.A.) Psychology at Westminster College
- Master of Science (M.S.) Counseling with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at Nova Southeastern University
Experience
- Years of Experience: 8 (3 years of BCBA experience)
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Adaptive Autism Treatment in Mechanicsburg, PA
At our autism clinic in Mechanicsburg, PA, we create customized treatment plans that support your child’s development across all areas of life. This individualized autism therapy is based on your child’s:
- Strengths
- Motivations
- Challenges
- Interests
Our therapy doesn’t stop at the clinic doors— we offer parent training to teach families how to incorporate therapy at home.
What makes our care even more effective? Each child benefits from the support of a full clinical team. Multiple Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) work with every child, introducing a variety of strategies and activities. Every child has a mix of 1-on-1 sessions in quiet therapy rooms and group activities. This variation helps kids adapt and grow.
ABA Therapy: Our Approach to Autism Treatment
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a proven autism treatment that helps children build life skills through structured, supportive, and individualized sessions. At Helping Hands Family, our approach to ABA therapy is warm, engaging, and personalized to each child:
- Child-Led Therapy – We follow your child’s interests and pace to encourage natural curiosity and motivation.
- Play-Based Sessions – Learning happens through play! Our therapists use fun, hands-on activities to teach communication, socialization, and daily living skills.
- Positive Reinforcement – We celebrate every success, big or small. By focusing on encouragement and rewards to keep children excited to learn.
ABA therapy makes complex skills easier to learn by breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps. Whether it’s brushing teeth, tying shoes, or making friends, we teach each part of the skill one step at a time, building up to independence and success.
This nurturing approach helps children feel safe, supported, and eager to participate—making therapy something they look forward to.
What to Expect Before Starting ABA Therapy in Mechanicsburg
Before your child’s first ABA therapy session, we take time to make sure both parents and children feel comfortable and informed. You’ll receive a clinic tour, your child will enjoy playtime with clinic toys, and you’ll meet the therapy team, including their primary behavioral therapist.
We also personalize each autism treatment plan based on your child’s unique interests. For example, if your child loves superheroes, we’ll use superhero-themed games and activities during therapy. This approach keeps sessions fun, motivating, and highly effective.
Our dedicated clinical team go above and beyond to create a welcoming space your child will enjoy returning to. At our autism center in Mechanicsburg, PA, we don’t just teach skills—we build confidence, connection, and joy in every session.
Supportive, Skill-Building ABA Therapy in Mechanicsburg, PA
Our compassionate ABA therapy in Mechanicsburg celebrates every child for who they are—while helping them grow in ways that truly matter. Our therapy focuses on building meaningful communication, social skills, and independence, all of which can significantly improve a child’s quality of life.
Through evidence-based strategies and a caring approach, we help children with autism reach important milestones like:
- Expressing their needs
- Forming relationships
- Improving their focus
- Navigating daily life
Our Personalized Approach Starts at Intake
Our commitment to thoughtful, individualized care begins during the intake process. You’ll be assigned a dedicated Care Coordinator who will guide you through collecting the necessary documents and understanding your insurance coverage.
Many of our care coordinators were Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) themselves, so they can answer any of your questions about ABA therapy or the HHF treatment approach. You can also request a clinic tour and meet our clinical team!
If Mechanicsburg is too far, we offer autism therapy in Lancaster, PA, Wyomissing, and Harrisburg.
1. Initial Phone Call
2. Collection of Documentation
3. ABA Assessment
4. Treatment Plan Creation
Building Skills Through Positive Reinforcement & Family Involvement
At our autism clinic in Mechanicsburg, meaningful progress starts with a personalized plan but is powered with a whole lot of encouragement. Once we understand the type of support your child needs, the real growth begins through fun, engaging, and purposeful sessions.
Our approach to ABA therapy is dynamic and collaborative. Our entire clinical team works together to ensure consistent care and seamless progress, while keeping parents involved and updated. Every interaction—whether in play, learning, or routine—is intentionally designed to support your child’s development step by step.
We also offer parent training to teach families ABA therapy strategies to use at home. This helps families understand the science beyond our approach and allows therapy to continue beyond the clinic.
This approach is what we offer with our ABA therapy in Pittsburgh, PA, and other areas throughout Pennsylvania.
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Our Care Coordinators can even help you navigate the insurance details and other steps involved with getting started. We strive to be the most helpful autism advocates in the industry and are here to help you through every stage of the process.
In-Network Insurance
*We also have out-of-network and private pay options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today!
