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November 7, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

The Evolution of ABA: Utilizing Neuropositivity and Positive Reinforcement

Since its development in the 1970s, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has grown by leaps and bounds in ethics, training, and techniques. Previously promoted as a therapy option to help children on the Autism Spectrum become “indistinguishable” from their peers, modern-day clinicians (called Behavior Analysts …

November 3, 2023Education, Holidays, Tips & TricksAutism, Holiday, Parent Support, Parenting Tipsby midwestautismcenter

5 Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving

Holidays can be a joyous time spent with family and friends, but they can also be overwhelming for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Thanksgiving especially, is a holiday that requires a lot from our senses. There are crowds of people, excessive noises, new …

May 10, 2023Announcements, MinnesotaAnnouncements, Autism Center, ClinicalUpdates, Event, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers Expand Operations to the Twin Cities Region

A new option for clinic-based, early-intervention Autism therapy is coming to the Twin Cities region. Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers, established in 2022, launched its flagship Center in Altoona, Iowa, and over the past two years has grown to encompass four offices throughout the state. …

April 19, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Autism Center, Education, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Therapy Provider for Your Child

Especially for families that are new to the Autism community, finding the right resources for your child can be an incredibly overwhelming process. Not only have you just received a diagnosis that can be life-changing, but you’re probably feeling pressure when it comes to choosing …

April 17, 2023Announcements, CommunityAnnouncements, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Center, Community Partnerships, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Launches Partnership with Easter Seals to Create Employment Opportunities For Adults with Autism

Des Moines, IA, April 3, 2023: Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers, a local early-intervention therapy provider, has just launched a new partnership with Easter Seals designed to help create employment opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum. The collaboration comes just in time to kick …

April 10, 2023Announcements, MinnesotaAnnouncements, Autism, Autism Center, ClinicalUpdates, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Announces 2nd Minnesota Location

Midwest has officially committed their second Minnesota location! The newest office will be located in Edina, about 15 minutes outside of Minneapolis. This marks the organizations sixth center launch in two years. Like the brands’ other locations in Altoona, Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, and …

March 29, 2023AnnouncementsABA, Announcements, Autism Center, ClinicalUpdates, Newsby midwestautismcenter

It’s Official! Midwest Takes Possession of Woodbury Office.

Today, March 29th, Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers takes possession of its first Minnesota location! Our newest office located in Woodbury has been under development for the past 9 months as our team has worked to build out this Center from the ground up. Like …

February 20, 2023AnnouncementsABA, Announcements, ClinicalUpdates, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Kimball To Our Team

We have recently welcomed to our team, Jonathan Kimball, LBA, BCBA-D., as a consultant for our expanding network of therapy providers. Dr. Kimball has nearly 40 years of experience working with children affected by Autism and other developmental challenges. He is a graduate of Bowdoin …