ABA Therapy 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)

Victoria strives to create a caring environment grounded in kindness and passion, where families feel supported and understood every step of the way. She approaches her work with children and parents by recognizing that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have, and that meaningful change takes time and support. The most meaningful part of her work is helping children build skills that enhance their joy, resilience, and overall well-being.

200 Bent Creek Boulevard

Clinical Director: Sandra Kachelries, MA, BCBA, LBS

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Behavior Analysis from Penn State University

Experience

Years of Experience: 30 (9 years of BCBA experience)

Sandra is passionate about supporting children and families and providing high-quality, compassionate care. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, she’s worked in many settings to help children grow and succeed. Sandra values strong partnerships with families and believes open communication is key to each child’s progress. She leads a team of skilled ABA therapists and RBTs who bring the same commitment to quality and compassion to every session.

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Autism services available for children ages 2 to 6 .

Adaptive Autism Therapy in Mechanicsburg, PA

We create customized treatment plans that support your child’s development across all areas of life. For families looking at options for autism therapy in Mechanicsburg, PA, know that our approach begins with getting to know your child. From there, individualized autism therapy is then based on your child’s:

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.

Across our network, 88% of parents report seeing their child make meaningful progress each month.

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:

ABA therapy makes complex skills easier to learn by breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps. From brushing teeth to tying shoes to 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.

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.

Prior to your child starting treatment, you’ll tour our clinic.
You’ll meet the therapy team, including their primary behavioral therapist to review your child’s treatment plan.
During their assessment, your child will enjoy playtime with clinic toys.

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 goes above and beyond to create a welcoming space your child will enjoy returning to. At our clinic, we don’t just teach skills, every session builds:

Confidence
Connection
Enjoyment

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:

Many local families also come to us with school on their mind. The focus and skills that ABA therapy builds can transfer directly to classroom settings so that children arrive at school ready to engage, follow routines, and build relationships with peers and teachers.

Our Personalized Approach Starts at Intake

Our commitment to thoughtful, individualized autism therapy services 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 ABA therapists or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) themselves, so they can answer any questions you have 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 also have clinics in Lancaster, PA, Wyomissing, and Harrisburg.

Our intake process has the following steps:

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, meaningful progress starts with a personalized plan but is powered by a 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 about ABA therapy strategies to use at home. This helps families understand the science behind our approach and allows therapy to continue beyond the clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages does Helping Hands Family serve in Mechanicsburg, PA?

We welcome children ages 18 months to 6 years. If your child is outside this age range, reach out to our admissions team. We may be able to help you find alternative options for your family.

Do you have more than one clinic location in Mechanicsburg?

Yes, Helping Hands Family operates two clinic locations in Mechanicsburg, one at 5021 Louise Drive, Suite C, and one at 200 Bent Creek Boulevard. Each clinic has its own dedicated clinical director and therapy team.

What should I expect during my child’s first visit to a clinic?

Your child’s first visit is designed to feel welcoming. They’ll have time to explore the clinic and play with toys before meeting the therapy team. You’ll be able to speak with the clinical director and get a feel for the environment.

Do you accept my insurance at your Mechanicsburg locations?

We are in-network with most major insurance carriers, including Blue Cross, Horizon, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Highmark, ComPsych, and Optum. We can also offer some out-of-network options. Contact our admissions team to verify your specific benefits.

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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.

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