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An autism diagnosis is life-changing, but not life-defining

Parents often express apprehension about "labeling" their child with autism, fearing implications for the family's future. Interestingly, not a single person has regretted their child being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, many wish they had pursued an evaluation even earlier. A diagnosis is not a conclusion; it's the commencement of a transformative journey. It serves as the gateway to comprehending the unique workings of your child's mind and equipping them with the necessary tools for success.

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Nurture is in Our Nature

How does it sound to sit in the front row of some of the most pivotal moments in a person’s life? To receive the highest level of training and work alongside other experts in their fields for a unified mission?

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We don't see autism as a disability; just a different ability

The beauty of pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is that it leads kids toward independence in what they love to do most…play! A child’s learning is grounded in play, so SCADD licensed OTRs and COTAs use it to teach kids with autism and other developmental delays the foundational skills they need to occupy their time as they grow.

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A Parent's Guide to Grins & Abilities

Every effort we put forth is dedicated to those awe-inspiring moments, like the initial conversations with your child. Listen to the perspective of an SCADD mom, whose non-verbal son with autism began his transformative journey through therapy.

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Creating an Effective Learning Space for Children with Autism and Developmental Delays

As parents, it’s tough to trust someone else to look after your children. For families touched by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays, the thought of someone else caring for your child can be even more nerve-wracking, although you know it is likely what is best for him or her.

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Early Intervention Changes Lives

Your patients are important to you, and they are to us too! That is why our devoted, licensed clinicians are committed to joining you to help these children lead their best lives. By identifying autism sooner – as young as 15 months! – and immediately intervening with evidence-based therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we serve as an extension of your team to provide these children a world of opportunity from the start.

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Do not let autism hinder your child's school commencement.

Whether your child is 15 months, 3 years, or even 5 years old, the prospect of school may seem distant when dealing with autism. However, at SCADD, we believe it's never too early to consider school readiness. If academic success is a priority for you and your child, we are here to instill excitement about their first day. Our center-based model, distinctively equipped to address a broader range of skills and accomplish more goals than in-home or other therapy options, is the foundation of this belief. Through applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) and complementary therapies all under one roof, SCADD focuses not only on academic skills but also on the essential skills your child needs to thrive outside academics. Our center-based model provides us with the time, tools, environment, structure, multidisciplinary expertise, and data to dedicate to this specialized learning even before preschool. Research indicates that children undergoing ABA-based intervention in preschool-like settings similar to ours made significantly more gains in both intellectual and adaptive functioning skills compared to those following the standard approach (Eldevik 2011). Allow our center-based, SCADD 360 Care therapy model* to provide your child with the same advantages. Schedule a Tour

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Someone special taught me: "love needs no words

Whether children have language skills, they can sign, or they can point to a picture, they communicate. Even if they are non-verbal and not able to do any of these things, they can still communicate. And guess what? The so-called “meltdowns” …those are also a form of communication. The job of SCADD’s licensed speech and language pathologists and SLP assistants is to teach our kiddos how to communicate what they want in a way that can be understood by others. This ranges from developing oral motor control to make sounds and words, all the way to participating in conversations to create meaningful relationships. We also offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children who may need a different way to find their voices.

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Engineering success for your child through therapy

Children with special challenges require extraordinary care that often doesn’t fit into the framework that families, schools nor even many outpatient therapy options are accustomed to offering. There has been an extensive amount of progress for the autism community, but there is still a need for stronger, more widespread services to meet the needs of this growing population. The 360 Care model* is what sets us apart.

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