Autism Services in Mount Lebanon, PA

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Clinic Director: Kristy Benigni, M.Ed, BCBA

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Early Intervention at University of Pittsburgh

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Years of Experience: 16

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HHF Autism Treatment Approach

Helping Hands Family’s autism services in Mount Lebanon are designed to help children grow, learn, and thrive. We use evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to create personalized treatment plans that support each child’s unique strengths and needs. This helps children grow in key areas including:

We focus on understanding each child as an individual by learning their:

This allows our clinical team to create an autism treatment plan that truly works for your child. Our sessions are guided by trust, play, and positivity. By offering choices and following your child’s lead, we make learning more engaging and meaningful.

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a proven, evidence-based approach that helps children with autism learn new skills, improve behavior, and gain independence. ABA works by breaking down tasks into manageable steps and teaching them through repetition, positive reinforcement, and consistent support. Our ABA therapy in Mount Lebanon, PA makes sessions fun, positive, and personalized to each child’s unique needs.

Our ABA therapy approach is built on three core principles:

Play-Based Learning – Our tools are toys and games! We use fun activities to teach important skills to keep your child engaged.
Positive Reinforcement – We use rewards and celebration to encourage progress such as helpful behaviors and achievements.
Child-Led Sessions – Our clinicians follow your child’s lead and cater to their interests to keeping them motivated and encourage natural learning.

Personalized Autism Treatment Plans in Mount Lebanon, PA

At Helping Hands Family, we personalize every autism treatment plan to your child’s unique needs and strengths. Our ABA services in Mount Lebanon include:

Once we’ve confirmed your child’s autism diagnosis and insurance coverage, our Care Coordination Team will connect you with one of our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for an initial assessment. This meeting helps us better understand your child’s needs and family’s goals—and it’s also a great time to ask any questions you have about ABA therapy.

We believe in partnering with parents throughout the autism treatment journey. You’ll receive regular progress updates and parent training to learn practical strategies to use at home. Parent involvement helps reinforce the skills your child is learning.

Helping Children Thrive Through ABA Therapy in Mount Lebanon

At Helping Hands Family, we create a supportive and engaging environment where children can enjoy the process of learning and growing! Our autism services in Mount Lebanon, PA uses a compassion-first approach by combining play-based learning, exciting activities, and positive reinforcement to make therapy both effective and fun.

Through our personalized ABA therapy, children can achieve meaningful progress in areas such as:

By turning challenges into opportunities for growth, we help children reach their goals—one joyful step at a time.

Access Supportive Autism Services in Mt. Lebanon, PA Today

If your child has recently received an autism diagnosis, our experienced and compassionate team is here to help. We’ll guide you through every step—from understanding ABA therapy to starting services that meet your family’s unique needs.

Have questions about our ABA therapy in Mt. Lebanon? Our team is ready to provide answers and support to help you get started with confidence. If Mount Lebanon is out of range, we offer ABA therapy in McCandless, PA, Monroeville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA

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