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Who Benefits from ABA Therapy?
You may be wondering, “Who is ABA Therapy for? Could it benefit my child?”
Maybe you have a child who is newly diagnosed with Autism, or you’re already well into this journey. Maybe you suspect that your child has Autism, and you are beginning your research process. Whatever your reasons – we are glad you are here!
Can ABA Therapy be used to treat ADHD?
At times, all parents struggle with managing their child’s behavior – this is part of parenthood! But for parents of a child with Autism or ADHD, these struggles and challenges can be more pronounced. And for parents of a child with BOTH Autism and ADHD, it can feel overwhelming.
How does ABA Therapy work and how is it successful?
ABA Therapy at Westside Children’s Therapy is always 1 to 1. Every child has their own therapist that is continuously providing support and guiding their session.
IGNITE is our ABA therapeutic school-readiness program for children ages 2-6. IGNITE allows children to have individual and group sessions and both maintain 1:1 supervision.
IGNITE ABA Therapy program proves to help children with Autism reach full potential
IGNITE is an ABA daytime preschool-like program designed for kids ages 2-6 with Autism. It is a school readiness program that will help children gain the skills necessary to learn in a group environment. Each child receives 1:1 instruction to help teach the skills needed to be successful in the least restrictive school setting.
ABA Insurance Options: What to Consider in Open Enrollment
Paying for ABA services can be very expensive because of the number of hours most children receive. Without the help of insurance paying the vast majority, it can be difficult to cover it out of pocket.
Medicaid does cover ABA services in Illinois; however, there is a lack of providers that qualify and accept it.
How to navigate the insurance process when starting ABA Therapy
You’ve just received the Autism Diagnosis for your child and now you’re wondering what the next steps should be; paying for it included.
ABA Therapy is covered by most insurance policies. Westside Children’s Therapy offers ABA Therapy, as well as Diagnostic Evaluations to receive the Autism Diagnosis. Westside also accepts 15+ different insurances to help pay for ABA Therapy.
11 Effective At-Home Tips for Your Picky Eater
Children Activities, Feeding Therapy
There are a multitude of reasons a child can be a picky eater, from personality traits to social and paternal/maternal influences and eating patterns. Sometimes, your kid is just a kid.
My Child is a Picky Eater. Does Pediatric Feeding Therapy help?
Feeding therapy is conducted by a specially trained speech-language pathologist and/or occupational therapist with the goal to reduce mealtime aversions and increase overall food repertoires for proper nutritional intake. It typically is for “problem eaters” between 18 months and 18 years of age. Therapy or follow-up visits may be recommended with a frequency determined by the child’s needs.
What is Torticollis? And does pediatric Physical Therapy help?
Torticollis occurs when your baby’s neck muscles cause their head to tip and rotate to the opposite or same side. The top of their head may be tilted to one side and their chin may be tilted to the other side.
This means that the head can tilt to the left and turn to the left; tilt to the left and turn to the right, or tilt right and turn right; tilt right and turn left.
7 important things to know about being a pediatric Occupational Therapist
Child Counseling, Uncategorized
A group of Westside Children’s Therapy Pediatric Occupational Therapists was asked what is essential to know in being an OT.
The tips come straight from current Westside therapists who have built careers in the field.
Outside of the nitty-gritty part of actually treating a child, what do you have to know/do to be a successful Occupational Therapist?
10 Ways to Help with Anxiety at Home
Anxiety can be a tricky emotion, and oftentimes, it masks as anger. Make sure to question what is making your child feel angry…the answer may reveal their true emotion of anxiety. If this is the case, make sure to help your child problem-solve and face their fears of whatever is causing that anxiety so they can move past this tough feeling.
10 important things to know about having a career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
What makes a good GREAT RBT? Positive and outgoing attitude, good leadership, energetic (just to name just a few). A great RBT is one who is patient and has a true passion for working with kids.