Autism Services in South Philadelphia

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Hours

Clinical Director: Chelsea Smith, MS, BCBA, LBS

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology with a minor in Biology at Elmira College
Masters of Science (M.S.) Applied Behavior Analysis at Drexel University

Experience

Years of Experience: 8 (5 years of BCBA experience)

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ABA Therapy Can Help Your Child Communicate More Effectively

At Helping Hands Family, we are driven to provide the best autism therapy. Our clinical team has seen positive outcomes from our successful ABA therapy plans that promote:

The approach of our ABA therapy centers near Philadelphia incorporate:

Play-based therapy as a driver for children to reach meaningful milestones.
1-to-1 ratios with a dedicated ABA clinicians assigned to each child.
Collaborative care that updates parents on the child’s progress, while including Parent Training to incorporate the ABA approach at home.
Incorporating state-of-the-art learning tools and designing inspiring lesson plans with a mix of individual sessions and collaborative group activities.

Our collaborative team develops interactive, fun, and effective sessions that keep functional goals and behavioral progress on track. To ensure this higher standard of ABA therapy, each child has a team of clinicians working on their behalf:

At Helping Hands Family, no two autism therapy plans look the same! What works for one child may not work for another. These individualized treatment plans incorporate unique learning tools and positive reinforcement strategies that offer the most benefit to each child’s needs.

Our autism treatment is also adaptable, so we refine and adjust our ABA therapy plan to accommodate the changing needs and goals of each child. As a child meets their milestones, new goals are proposed to keep momentum! Any adaptations to your child’s treatment plan are discussed with the family during our Parent Education sessions.

ABA Therapy Programs Can Help

Since we offer individual autism services, our ABA therapy centers near Philadelphia provide a reliable clinic atmosphere for all children and families. At HHF, we approach our treatment by recognizing each child is unique and providing individualized autism services to each child in our care. Our clinics offer autism services to help children with the following:

We Offer Leading Autism Services

Our HHF team strives to serve our clients and their families from first diagnosis to clinical graduation. We guide families through all the steps following an autism diagnosis.

Our initial assessments help us understand your child’s needs and allow us to have an educational and transparent discussion with families about ABA therapy.
Our clinic tours allow us to showcase our learning strategies, encouraging atmosphere, and up-to-date clinics.
Through our ongoing autism therapy, we also incorporate parent training to keep you and your family updated on your child’s progress.
If medically necessary, we can offer in-home ABA therapy in Roxborough, PA and the surrounding areas to begin autism treatment with the goal of moving into a clinical setting.

Whether you are looking for autism services in Philadelphia or searching for clinics outside the city, such as  autism therapy in Lancaster, PA, our support remains the same. We’ll teach you how to promote the benefits of ABA therapy at home, reinforce our treatment to meet your child’s needs outside the clinic, and strive to simplify every detail as the largest ABA therapy provider in Pennsylvania!

Early Intervention Can Enhance Communication and Behavior Development

At Helping Hands Family in South Philadelphia, we’re dedicated to each child’s developmental progress and well-being! We recommend parents look into autism treatment immediately after a diagnosis. Early intervention with treatment can enhance ABA therapy by:

Our autism services in Philadelphia County blend early intervention with a personalized ABA therapy plan! At our colorful and welcoming autism center, children receive

Our ABA therapy approach nurtures social, behavioral, and communication skills that are ideal for developmental goals such as self-care, social awareness, communication, and learning. Early intervention may open the doors to growth in many areas of need.

Contact Our ABA Clinic To Learn More!

We believe that the best outcomes occur when children with autism have a safe learning environment, constant motivation, and encourament to express their needs. If you’ve been searching for ABA services in Lehigh Valley, PA, Philadelphia, or nearby, we’ll gladly help you explore the best ABA therapy centers in your area.

If you have any questions about our autism center or would like to schedule an consultation today, our supportive team at Helping Hands Family is here to help!

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