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
Creating a Flexible Summer Routine Summer can be a wonderful time, with warm weather and a relief from rigid school schedules; however, even in the summer, routines can still be beneficial, especially for kids on the autism spectrum. In this month’s issue of Metro Parent, Lainey Rubin, Assistant Clinical Director at Gateway’s Sterling Heights location, … Continued
As the demand for ABA therapy in the Metro Detroit area continues to grow, Gateway is expanding its service area to meet that growing need. We are excited to announce that our new Southgate clinic is preparing to open its doors in June! Construction is underway on this best-in class-clinic, and we hope you stay … Continued
Virtual Art Gallery We look forward to celebrating Autism Awareness Month throughout the month of April by hosting a virtual art gallery to feature our clients’ creativity and individuality. These original masterpieces will be displayed at Gateway Pediatric Therapy clinic locations throughout the months of April and May. Additionally, we will feature pieces on social … Continued
Speech Tips & Activities Over the past few weeks, we have shared a variety of strategies and recommendations that parents can use to support their child’s learning at home. Today’s post is a continuation of this theme. Below, our speech language pathologist Marika Gaul shares even more suggestions of activities that are easy to do … Continued
In honor of April being Autism Awareness Month, we would like to share some resources with you and your family in the form of these creative and inspiring books for children. These stories, which highlight the perspective of young people with autism and their loved ones, can be a great way to help your child … Continued