Happier, healthier kids
An autism diagnosis introduces a lot of unknowns. But don’t worry, our team has guided families just like yours through the choppy waters found between diagnosis and treatment.
The Path Forward
Our Services
We offer a personalized ABA Therapy treatment plan designed to fit your specific needs. You can choose either to join us in one of our comfortable centers or have us come directly to your home.
Center Based ABA Therapy
Our centers provide world-class ABA therapy in a fun, educational and comfortable environment. Learn more.
In-Home ABA Therapy
Work on language, communication and daily living skills from your own home. Our team will come to you and bring everything we need. Learn more.
School Consultation
We can help your district decrease problem behaviors, increase safety and empower teachers. Learn more.
Why ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an autism treatment that immerses your child in a caring, positive environment, where they’ll work one-on-one with a therapist to improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. Since the 1960s, ABA Therapy has been clinically shown to be effective in helping children with autism. Our unique approach builds upon a proven methodology to ensure your child gets the best treatment possible, specifically designed for his or her needs.
Landmark 2006 Study
In a 2006 study, 21 children with autism spectrum disorder received 35–40 hours a week of ABA treatment for three years. Another 21 children took public school and special education classes, but did not receive ABA treatment. Here’s the results….
The group receiving ABA therapy demonstrated:
Significantly higher IQ/adaptive behavior scores and 17/21 children transitioned into regular education after 3 years
The group not receiving ABA therapy demonstrated:
Stagnant IQ/adaptive behavior scores and only 1/21 children transitioned into regular education after 3 years
Other Services at The Helm
Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI)
This program consists of a comprehensive approach that includes evidence based strategies such as Early Start Denver Model, Naturalistic Teaching, and Discrete Trial Training with 20-30 hours per week of 1:1 ABA therapy within a center or home-based setting. Each child is individually assessed to identify the best approach for therapy prior to beginning therapy. Research shows that the children who are diagnosed with autism can make significant gains in global functioning including IQ, adaptive skills, communication, and social functioning when ABA therapy begins early.
School Advocacy
The Helm can provide ARD advocacy by meeting with parents to review IEPs and/or attending ARDs. We believe that therapy does not replace school and through thoughtful collaboration between schools, parents and therapists all children can benefit from the basic right of an education. For any client who has been with The Helm for one year we will attend one ARD per year for up to two years after services have discontinued at no charge..
Parent Training
Watching your child struggle with communication or behavior challenges can be frustrating, but figuring out how to help your child while meeting the needs of your entire family can be even more daunting. Through our individualized and continuous parent training, we can help you understand the function of your child’s behavior and equip you with practical strategies that can be used long after your child’s therapist has left.
See if ABA Therapy is Right For Your Child
Schedule a Free ABA Consultation with one of our specialists and learn about ABA treatment options.