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Holiday Workshop from Facing Autism Inc.

Join Facing Autism Inc., in partnership with Golden Day and Axis Therapy Centers for a holiday event featuring cookie decorating, crafts, and other sensory fun. This event is designed for families with children on the Autism Spectrum or with other special needs, it is free …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Fundamentos del Autismo Seminarios Web: Programación escolar y otros recursos

Presentadoras: Dayrin Lovan & Kelly Pelzel Serie de seminarios web gratuitos para padres o cuidadores primarios dehabla hispana con niños con un nuevo diagnóstico de autismo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Aviso: Parte del contenido será específico para Iowa. Las sesiones serán grabadas.

Fundamentos del Autismo Seminarios Web: Terapias y tratamientos

Presentadoras: Dayrin Lovan & Kelly Pelzel Serie de seminarios web gratuitos para padres o cuidadores primarios dehabla hispana con niños con un nuevo diagnóstico de autismo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Aviso: Parte del contenido será específico para Iowa. Las sesiones serán grabadas.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sensory Friendly Halloween Party Waukee

Join us for a spooktacular in-person event at Midwest Autism & Therapy Center – Waukee! We’re bringing the fun with a sensory-friendly twist. Enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and activities, specially designed for children with sensory sensitivities. At Midwest, we understand that Halloween can be …

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