At A World of Smiles, our mission is to provide anticipatory guidance, comprehensive care and a positive dental experience for children and parents alike. Extending dental care beyond the clinic through education of parents and children is the key to good dental habits. Knowledge of good dental hygiene practices as well as a thorough understanding of all services and options is essential to providing comprehensive care.

This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger"s Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. This site contains a list of ABA providers all over the US and some international.

National & International Services Available Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Master in Early Childhood Special Education, M.S.Ed. Illinois Early Intervention Credentialed: Developmental Therapist State of Illinois Type 09, Secondary State of Illinois Special Ed. approval, LD and Learning Behavior Specialist I Indiana Autism/DD Waiver Level 2 Behavior Support provider, with Level 1 supervision Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois, President Board Certified Senior Behavior Analyst with 12 years of experience in home-based consultation services with a specialization in Verbal Behavior. Serving as consultant to various home-based programs, private and public schools, and Senior Behavior Analyst for Verbal Behavior Associates, Inc. Supervision by Dr. Carl Sundberg. We provide specialized consultation services based on educational programs using the ABLLS, and expanding skills to include integration into the typical classroom. Individualized programs are developed in order to maximize each child�s learning. We provide home-based consultations, and continued supervision of your child�s program, including parent and therapist training. Programming is focused on: -Verbal Behavior -Natural Environment Training -Discrete Trial Training -Errorless Learning -RDI Program Integration

ABC'nD Enterprises is an educational consulting, training, therapy, and resource firm committed to enhancing the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder by developing and applying effective therapies, instructing parents and professionals, and working to enrich the children's home environments and relationships. We employ an eclectic and developmentally appropriate perspective based on research and using effective programs such as: Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped children (TEACCH), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Floor Time (Greenspan), and Conscious Discipline (Bailey).

The Academy of Fighting Arts is a Christian Martial Arts school. This is reflected in how we teach our classes. We keep some of the tradition of the Korean Martial Arts, but without the influence of Eastern religion, mediation, etc.

Adult Continuing Education for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ACED) offers adults the opportunity to attend non-credit classes in an educational and social environment. The ACED program is designed to teach independent living skills and provide life-enhancing experiences. ACED is offered by the UMKC Institute for Human Development, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and Metropolitan Community College-Longview, with funding from the Jackson County Board of Services.

Board Eligible Certified Behavior Analyst with 20 years of experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals across the lifespan. Specializing in functional analysis of behavior, positive behavior support, ABA intervention.

Autism Solution Center, Inc. provides all autism-related interventions under one roof and at No Cost! Our goal is to make sure everyone with an autism spectrum disorder has access to appropriate, early, intensive intervention as well as education and training for loved ones and service providers. ASC believes every individual should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.

One of the most complex tasks both parents and professionals face is developing and implementing an effective language intervention for children with autism. Parents and professionals are finding that BOTH Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET), together with the help of Skinner's (1957) Functional Analysis of Verbal Behavior to be very effective for children with autism. This is commonly referred to as Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB)which is a specialty within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It is a place where parents and professionals running home (and school) programs can discuss concerns and share their knowledge of this type of teaching.

Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers to many of the most important questions. We cover a wide range of topics, including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal issues, government policies, family dynamics and more.

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We are developers and creators of therapy materials for AAC (augmentative communication) devices. Based in Hawaii, we provide products to national and international clients.

Behavior Analysis, Inc. (BAI) is one of the leading behavioral consulting companies in the world. We provide state-of-the-art education and behavioral treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults. BAI has an international reputation for effectively teaching and treating persons with learning and/or behavioral disorders and other, difficult-to-teach individuals. We also conduct training courses, workshops, and seminars designed to teach others how to provide the most effective education and treatment possible. Our staff are experts in behavior analysis, special populations (e.g., autism, ADD/ADHD), education, parent training, staff performance management, and behavioral systems design. BAI provides education, training, treatment, and consultation services to individual families, public and private agencies, and other behavioral and non-behavioral professionals. We provide clinical services and training throughout the world.

A developmental locomotor program based on principles of sensorymotor integration and vestibular stimulation. Parent participatory inclusive program for children of all ages. Developed by an Occupational and a Physical therapist, taught by a special educator. Theraputic gymnastics--recreational setting to address theraputic goals while learning gymnastic skills.

As a unique recreational/fun center for children with disabilities from 2-12 years of age, the mission of Catch a Falling Star is to develop the disabled child’s complete growth, socially, physically and emotionally by changing negative thoughts into positive beliefs.

Children's Mercy Northland brings the nationally recognized care of Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics - the region's leading pediatric health care provider - closer to families in the Northland and beyond. All of our services - specialty clinics, urgent care, and support services - are dedicated exclusively to caring for children.

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Collaborative Family Associates helps solve serious problems facing children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer compassionate, creative, and effective counseling and coaching. Using state of the art communication strategies, educational information, and creative arts, we help develop practical possibilities into sustainable solutions.

Defeat Autism Now physicians and practitioners treating children with ASD with a biomedical approach.

We provide a variety of services including training, materials dissemination, technical assistance and consultation. Our mission is to assist in the sucessful implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by helping individuals, organizations, businesses, local governments and agencies understand their rights and responsibilities under the ADA.