Specializing in early intervention (language and social skills), but servicing individuals up to 18 years old. We also provide academic consulting, and consultation for decreasing problematic behavior.

Asperger's Syndrome Support, Understanding, Resources & Education

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.

Psychologists in Northern Virginia providing Psychological & Psycho-Educational Testing , Developmental, Emotional & Behavioral Problems Assessments. We also provide Psychotherapy for Depression & Anxiety.

The Blue Ridge Autism Center is dedicated to providing families and individuals with Autism quality education, meaningful communication, resources and life skills that are necessary to succeed in society.

Easter Seals Virginia has a 50 year history of providing quality camping programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Camp Easter Seals offers children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere. From campfire sing-a-longs and late night ghost stories to canoeing, nature walks, swimming, and arts and crafts, the Easter Seals Virginia camping program provides the excitement and activity of a traditional summer camp program in a beautiful, accessible setting. Weeks include adults with disabilities and children with disabilities that offer physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Will provide affordable speech therapy services and family consulting on a sliding scale based on family needs. There should not be a family that can't get speech therapy because they can't afford it.

The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous and neuromuscular systems of adults and children. The department has four divisions: adult, child, neuro-ophthalmology, and neurophysiology.

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Developmental pediatric specialists at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters provide neurodevelopmental consultations for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with neurological developmental disabilities, such as developmental delays, speech/language disorders, motor disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism and learning disorders. Children referred to CHKD developmental pediatrics include premature infants, children with birth defects or syndromes such as Down Syndrome, and those who are not talking or walking, are motor delayed and are failing in school.

Walton Educational Consulting provides Applied Behavior Analysis consultation to assist Public Schools and parents develop successful programs for students living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services delivered include direct school and home consultation, program design, curriculum assessment and design, staff training and development and strategic program assessment and planning systems. Clients served include Public Schools serving young elementary students with Autism and families providing in home programming (ages 2 – 6 years old).

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Speech/Language and Behavior Analysis Services

The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development. Early intervention supports and services focus on increasing the child's participation in family and community activities that are important to the family. In addition, supports and services focus on helping parents and other caregivers know how to find ways to help the child learn during everyday activities. These supports and services are available for all eligible children and their families regardless of the family's ability to pay.

Private practitioner with more than 12 years experience working with children on the autistic spectrum. Advanced training in a variety of treatment approaches. Utilizes only "best practice" to facilitate all levels of social communication with children on the autistic spectrum.

Kingstowne Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice is located in Alexandria Virginia . Our mission is to implement interventions that are family centered and have a profound effect on the life of a child. We closely follow new therapy intervention developments in the field and incorporate them into our practice when appropriate. In addition to providing children occupational therapy sessions in our SI clinic or at their homes, we also provide families with carryover plans that are individualized for home routines for parent ease and child success! Our staff is dedicated to each child we meet, assisting each child in realizing his or her innate potential.

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