Autism Services in South Philadelphia, PA
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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’re passionate about providing! Our goal is to help children thrive through personalized and proven ABA therapy that promotes:
- Independence
- Personal accomplishment
- Increased quality of life
At our ABA therapy centers in Philadelphia, we focus on making therapy fun, engaging, and effective with:
- Play-based therapy that helps children reach meaningful milestones.
- 1-on-1 sessions with dedicated ABA clinicians for each child.
- Collaborative care that keeps parents in the loop with progress updates and offers Parent Training to support learning at home.
- State-of-the-art learning tools and creative lesson plans, blending individual sessions with group activities.
Our team works together to create interactive and enjoyable ABA therapy sessions that ensure progress in both functional goals and behavior. Your child will have a team of experts, including:
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Clinical Directors
At Helping Hands Family, we believe every child’s autism therapy plan is unique! What works for one child may not work for another, so we create personalized autism treatment plans that incorporate the best learning tools and positive reinforcement. As your child reaches new milestones, we’ll adjust their goals to keep the progress going strong. We always keep you informed with regular updates and our Parent Training.
ABA Therapy Programs Can Help
ABA therapy is a proven autism treatment that is endorsed by the US Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association. Starting autism services early in a child’s life increases their ability to communicate, socialize, and develop important skills. This early intervention jumpstarts autism treatment while a child’s brain is still growing and developing! Our autism treatment helps children with:
- Better social skills
- Improved focus and memory
- Enhanced communication
- Reduced unwanted behaviors
- Development of functional motor skills
Leading Autism Services with a Personal Touch
At Helping Hands Family, we’re here for you and your child every step of the way, from the first diagnosis to reaching ABA therapy goals. We guide families through the entire process with care and understanding.
- Initial Phone Call: You're dedicated Care Coordinator will collect all of your information and guide you through our seamless intake process.
- ABA Assessment: We get to know your child's unique needs and have a clear, open conversation about how ABA therapy can help.
- Clinic Tours: Take a tour of our welcoming autism clinics, where we’ll show you our fun learning strategies, engaging sessions, positive clinicians, supportive atmosphere.
- Ongoing Therapy & Parent Training: We keep you in the loop with regular updates on your child’s progress and offer parent training to help you apply ABA therapy strategies at home.
Early Intervention Can Enhance Communication and Behavior Development
If you’re looking for autism services in Philadelphia, we’re here to offer you the same supportive care. We’ll help you reinforce ABA therapy at home and make sure the process is simple and effective—because at Helping Hands Family, we’re all about making every step easier for you! Outside of Philadelphia, we also offer autism therapy in Lancaster and throughout Pennsylvania.
At Helping Hands Family in South Philadelphia, we’ll support each child’s growth! We recommend starting autism treatment as soon as possible after a diagnosis. Early intervention helps boost the effectiveness of ABA therapy by:
- Giving children time to make steady progress with their behavior.
- Connecting them with key learning skills early on.
- Introducing communication and social skills right from the start.
Our autism services in Philadelphia County combine early intervention with a personalized ABA therapy plan! At our bright and welcoming center, children enjoy:
- Play-based learning
- One-on-one guidance
- Child-led sessions
- Fun and stimulating group activities
Our ABA therapy approach focuses on building social, behavioral, and communication skills, setting children up for success in areas like self-care, social awareness, and learning. Early intervention can unlock so many opportunities for growth!
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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*We also have out-of-network and private pay options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today!
