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In April 2008 Easter Seals North Texas debuted the Autism Treatment Program.  This program provides comprehensive care to children ages three (3) to eight (8) living with autism and their families.  Our comprehensive approach to autism treatment includes:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - addresses behavioral and social challenges and assists in skills development through care delivered in a clinical setting, at home and in other natural environments. Many younger children receive Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) which is dedicated to maximizing functional skills and typically requires 20-40 hours of direct care per week.

Occupational therapy (OT) - assists the child with fine motor skills, sensory integration, attention span, and coordination. OT can help him develop abilities such as holding a ball, using scissors, or dressing independently.

Physical therapy (PT) - works on increasing strength, balance, and coordination to improve gross motor and sport skills such as running, jumping & catching to promote independent movement and play with same aged peers.

Speech-language therapy (ST) - helps the child and family with communication concerns. ST will work with the child to help their understanding and development of language as well as focusing on improving the child’s ability to navigate social situations.

UNT support - University of North Texas partners provide the program professor support & supervision delivered by nationally recognized experts in Behavior Analysis, Anthropology and Educational Psychology.

Audiology - provides testing and professional counseling to ensure possible hearing concerns are identified and addressed.

Enrichment programs - seasonal and ongoing social skills groups, parent seminars and other therapeutic support programs offer the families additional training and programs to supplement therapy efforts.

Social Services - provides families a professional “problem solver” for accessing the right Easter Seals resources as well as referral support.

In addition to the Autism Treatment Program, Easter Seals North Texas provides a myriad of programs and services for children and adults of all ages living with autism.  Find out what Easter Seals North Texas' services can deliver help, hope and answers to families living with autism.     

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 Special thanks to our collaborative partners at the University of North Texas.  

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