Being aware and inclusive are wonderful ways to show respect to others who are different from the social norm. Around the holidays, almost everyone is thinking about what gifts they need to buy, what meals they plan to create, and maybe even how to save up for a ticket to spend the holidays with their … Continued
A Trick-or-Treating Social Story Halloween season means that kids are coming up with costume ideas, getting ready to eat tons of candy, and excited to have fun with friends. Although most children love trick-or-treating, it can be an unfamiliar experience for those with autism. For a smooth night of trick-or-treating, we are providing a few … Continued
7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Riding the School Bus Back to school time means seeing these cool, big, yellow buses everywhere. Riding the bus can be a rite of passage for school-age children. Most children look forward to hopping on a school bus and enjoying the ride with friends! It can also be … Continued
It’s hard to believe that fall is here already! Check out our Fall newsletter which lists a handful of autism-friendly events, some key points from our recent blog on the IEP process, and a social story about riding the bus to help your child prepare for school. We hope you and your family had a … Continued
Why Skills Generalization is Important for your Child in ABA Therapy Generalization is an important part of autistic children’s growth and development as they go through ABA therapy. Generalization happens when a child is able to take the skills they’ve learned in therapy and apply them in their everyday lives. In a recent interview with … Continued
What is a BCBA? A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, plays an important role in a child’s ABA therapy journey. Ashlei Lewis, a BCBA and Assistant Clinical Director at our Livonia clinic, recently spoke with Metro Parent to share what goes on in the daily life of a BCBA and expectations a parent or … 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
Flint Clinic Now Open!The team at Gateway Pediatric Therapy is thrilled to share that construction on our newest clinic location in Flint is now complete! With this new clinic now open, we will be able to better serve the communities of Genesee County. Our Flint location opened on 10/18, and we are now accepting clients … Continued
Meet Lauren Lobbestael of Dearborn and Southgate, MI! Today we would like to introduce you to Lauren Lobbestael, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director of our Dearborn clinic and our newly opened Southgate location. We are thrilled to be extending services into southern Wayne County and look forward to serving more communities in the … Continued
Navigating Changes to Routines Having a wrench thrown into plans isn’t ideal for anyone, but for individuals with autism, it can be downright scary. In today’s blog, we wanted to talk about some ways to help prepare children for potential routine changes, as well as some good approaches to help them cope with changes that … Continued