Growing Together is a focused, short-term behavior treatment program for children with autism, ages 5-12, and their parents. The program is founded on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and additional evidence-based approaches. Families develop a partnership with our experienced clinicians to practice effective strategies to:
- Support positive behavior
- Develop important daily living and social skills
- Promote family relationships
- Decrease challenging behavior
Family priorities guide individual treatment goals. Both parents and children learn and practice strategies that facilitate behavior change. Each family works with a primary provider. The providers are licensed clinicians from the disciplines of applied behavior analysis, dietetics, marriage and family therapy, and psychology.
All Sessions
- Weekly, 90-minute sessions
- Parents attend sessions with their child
- Work toward 1-3 behavioral goals
- Strategies will be taught in session through discussion and direct practice
- Families practice intervention approaches at home and in the community
Individual Family Sessions
- Parent and child work together toward relevant family goals
Multiple Family Sessions
- Two or more families with a common goal participate in sessions
- Sessions focus on:
- Social skills development
- Managing challenging behavior