Treatments Offered at the CAN Clinic
Individual Treatments (Insurance Accepted):
Using evidence-based interventions, youth from preschool ages to young adults with a social development concern associated with autism spectrum disorder, genetic conditions, or developmental delay are provided with time-limited (between 16 to 24 sessions) and focused treatment provided once weekly on an outpatient basis to target areas such as co-occurring anxiety, depression, social skills, behavioral flexibility, and other concerning behaviors. A family-based model of treatment is emphasized along with behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Group-Based Treatment (Insurance Accepted):
This group treatment teaches parents to improve verbal communication in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or those who are at-risk for ASD using a naturalistic behavioral intervention that is based on applied behavior analysis principles (ABA), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). The treatment has research evidence of improving language, social behaviors, and decreasing problem behaviors. The program is provided once weekly across 12 sessions.
The groups are targeted for teenagers with ASD from ages 12 to 17 (Middle School to High School) who have fluent verbal abilities and can participate in a small group discussion.
For Teenagers with Anxiety: This group treatment teaches teenagers how to manage stress and anxiety by learning healthy coping strategies. Teenagers will learn strategies in a group setting with other teens. Also, two parent group sessions will be provided to personalize feedback and assess youth’s response to treatment. Treatment will be based on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention to treat anxiety.
For Teenagers with Depression: This group treatment teaches teenagers how to manage difficult feelings, including feeling sad and overly critical of themselves by learning new ways to think of situations and learn healthy ways to cope. Teenagers will learn strategies in a group setting with other teens. Also, two parent group sessions will be provided to personalize feedback and assess youth’s response to treatment. Treatment will be based on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention to treat depression.
The Enhancing Independence Program for Young Adults with ASD is a 16-week long program to promote the independent living skills of young adults with ASD between the ages of 18 to 25 years old who are either in college or have graduated high school. The course will be provided in a small group format that will be led by a group leader with expertise in young adults with ASD. Each week, young adults will be presented with topics related to areas of independent living that are commonly encountered with challenges among this age group.
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