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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Autism, Autism Center, Event, Grand Opening, Minnesota

Grand Opening Woodbury Minnesota

Help us celebrate the grand opening of our first Minnesota therapy center! This event is free and open to the public, children are welcome. Take a tour, meet our staff, and learn more about the services we offer. Light fare will be provided.