Happy Holidays from us at Gateway! As the holidays approach we reflect back on the memories made during 2019. We feel fortunate to have such an incredible team here at Gateway that is able to find unique ways of spreading autism awareness and connecting with the community. This year our clinicians traveled across the nation, … Continued
Navigating the Holiday The December issue of Metro Parent highlights an interview with Gateway’s Director of Adolescent Services, Frank Pinkham, MSW, BCBA. This article provides guidance to families that have children on the autism spectrum who plan on attending a holiday gathering away from home. He understands these experiences can create an increased level of … Continued
Mittens for Detroit December is here and the season of giving has begun. This year Gateway has teamed up with Mittens for Detroit to provide children, teens, and adults in the Detroit area with quality gloves and mittens. Our goal is to make sure those who are not able to provide warm gloves for their … Continued
The Importance of Early Intervention with ABA Therapy This month’s edition of Metro Parent features an interview with Leah Trombley, Gateway’s clinical director at the Shelby Township location. In the article Leah explains why early intervention should be considered by parents that are not seeing their child meet developmental milestones. She describes how applied behavior … Continued
Today, we would like to honor all the brave men and women, past and present, who have dedicated themselves to serving our country. The great sacrifices they have made are worthy of our deep respect and admiration, not just on this Veterans Day but every day. In the spirit of paying tribute to our nation’s … Continued
OPEN ENROLLMENT Open enrollment is approaching and there are a number of questions you may have about insurance coverage along with the process to access treatment. Insurance plans are not universal. Some plans follow state laws while others do not, which can make the decision for your family more difficult. We understand the confusion and … Continued
Understanding Problem Behavior Gateway’s Lansing clinic will be hosting an interactive workshop for parents and caregivers on understanding problem behavior. This event will take place November 9th from 9:00am – 11:00am. This workshop will be led by Kenzie Gatewood M.A., BCBA and Shannon Sivyer (Barber) M.A., BCBA in Gateway’s ongoing BCBA Speaker Series. Together, Kenzie … Continued
Michigan Autism Conference 2019 Over the past weekend many of Gateway’s Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) ventured off to Kalamazoo, MI to further their education in ABA. Kalamazoo hosts the Michigan Autism Conference (MAC) annually and is able to draw some of the most recognized researchers and clinicians in the field. This event offers both … Continued
Strategies for Teaching Basic Communication Skills Many children on the autism spectrum have difficulty acquiring language in the same way or at the same rate as their typically developing peers. Parents may worry about whether their child will develop the skills to communicate their basic needs and wants to others. If this concern is a … Continued
Autism and Visual Impairment: Teaching Strategies and Advice for Parents This month’s issue of Metro Parent features an interview with Paula Baloga, Clinical Director at Gateway’s Sterling Heights location. In the article, Paula shares her thoughts and advice regarding teaching strategies for visually impaired individuals on the autism spectrum. These insights are derived from Paula’s … Continued