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
Time spent inside can have little hands needing something to do to stay occupied. Sensory activities not only can be an easy way to keep kiddos busy, but also provide a great opportunity for a fun family project. Take a look at the suggestions below for ideas for sensory play! As shown in today’s video, … Continued
In this month’s issue of Metro Parent Livonia’s Assistant Clinical Director, Helen Attar M.A., BCBA, provides families with advice to increase the diet of especially picky eaters. Helen explains that food selectivity is common for all children but can occur even more frequently among children with autism. Helen also explains first steps when considering whether … Continued
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