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January 18, 2024Tips & TricksAutism, Parent Support, Winterby midwestautismcenter

Tips for Avoiding the Snowed-In Struggles

Winters in the Midwest are crazy, right? One week it’s 30 degrees with dry, but frozen, ground. The next we’re 15 inches deep in snow with a -32 windchill. The big question that seems to pop up every time we get snowed in is how …

December 12, 2023HolidaysAutism, Community Events, Family, Holidayby midwestautismcenter

Local Holiday Events for Your Merry Little Sensory Seeker

“Sensory Seekers” is a phrase used to describe those whose sensory system craves more input than the average person. It’s a common trait in children with sensory processing disorders like ASD or ADHD. Sensory-seekers are often drawn to stimuli like loud noises, bright lights, fast …

November 29, 2023Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Education, Elopementby midwestautismcenter

Elopement Prevention & Winter Safety with ASD

“Elopement” is a clinical term used to describe when a child wanders off, runs away, or gets lost. It is a common behavioral challenge for children with ASD. For many families with children on the Spectrum, elopement is a major safety concern. The most common …

November 20, 2023Announcements, CommunityABA, Announcements, Autism, ClinicalUpdates, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Launches Home-Based Therapy Program in Iowa

Just one year after Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers (MATC) opened their first offices in Altoona and West Des Moines, MATC is expanding its presence with new center locations in Ankeny and Waukee, plus the addition of home-based therapy services. With its expansion into the …

November 17, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

Early Intervention Therapy: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

At its most basic, early intervention services are therapy services that occur before children reach school age and target learning during the most important developmental period of a child’s life (birth to age 3). Early intervention can take many forms and may include everything from …

November 13, 2023EducationABA, Applied Behavior Anlaysis, Autism, Autism Center, center-based aba, Education, home-based aba, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

Finding Your Fit: Understanding the Differences in Home-Based and Center-Based ABA

When your child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your next steps can seem unclear as you navigate a swirl of emotions and information from too many sources to count. What therapies and services could your child benefit from? How do you find these …

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 …