Every Journey Begins with a First Step
If you're concerned about your child, you might be wondering, " Why can't we start treatment immediately?" We understand your feelings of urgency. However, there are important reasons why a formal evaluation from a qualified psychologist, psychiatrist, or developmental pediatrician is a necessary step before beginning any treatment, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy.
How a Diagnosis Helps Your Child
1) The Complete Picture
A formal evaluation helps us clearly understand your child's unique needs. Since autism varies in each child, an accurate diagnosis ensures we address those needs from the start.
2) A Personalized Roadmap
Every child is unique and different. At ACP, we create individual treatment plans based on each child's strengths and challenges - never a one-size-fits-all approach.
3) Opens Doors to Support
An official diagnosis unlocks access to educational resources, therapy funding, school accommodations, and community services that can make a real difference in your child's life.
4) Creates a Starting Point
An evaluation establishes where your child is today, which helps us track their progress over time and adjust their treatment plan as they grow and develop.
5) Rules Out Other Possibilities
A comprehensive evaluation distinguishes autism from similar conditions and developmental delays, helping ensure your child receives the correct care from day one.
Moving Forward Together
Getting a formal evaluation isn't a delay, it's the foundation that informs the plan of care for your son or daughter. It's how we make sure every step forward is best for your child.
We understand that receiving a timely diagnosis is critical for your family. ACP Clinical Director, Dr. John Carosso provides comprehensive evaluations with minimal delay, ensuring you receive the necessary guidance, clarity, and documentation to proceed with confidence.
A Fit for Every Family
Compassionate, personalized ABA therapy: at home, at school, or at our center.
Home-Based
We bring ABA therapy directly to your home, customizing our approach around what works best for your child and your family's routine.
Our team works hand-in-hand with your child's teachers and school staff to help them succeed in the classroom where they spend their days.
We provide a fun and welcoming space where your child can grow, make friends, and discover everything they're capable of achieving.
School-Based
Center-Based
What Is ABA Therapy?
ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy is commonly used to treat children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays.
ABA Therapy uses evidence-based techniques to encourage positive behaviors and reduce those that may interfere with learning or daily functioning. This scientific approach focuses on improving specific skills such as social interaction, communication, reading, academics, and adaptive learning abilities, including fine motor dexterity.
Autism Centers of Pittsburgh provides personalized ABA therapy to children ages 2 to 7 years of age. We provide customized ABA therapy in three distinct ways: at our center, at your home, or at your child's school.
Autism Centers of Pittsburgh is part of the Community Psychiatric Center family of practices, which provides professional mental healthcare services across southwestern Pennsylvania for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Email: hello@autismcentersofpittsburgh.com
Phone: (724) 733-5757
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