Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Ascend Autism’s ABA Therapy Center near Clarksville specializes in early intervention ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism in Tennessee.
Our Nashville ABA therapy center is a warm and nurturing environment ideal for young and school-age children. We’re only one hour away from Clarksville, offering a range of services and programs to help your child succeed.
Ascend Autism’s services are personalized to meet each child’s specific needs and are delivered through a naturalistic and engaging play-based approach. Our comprehensive autism therapy programs in Nashville address and promote the core functional capabilities of behavior, communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
Every child in our care receives one-on-one therapy and support from ABA-trained Behavior Therapists with social skills activities integrated into each of our center-based services. All services are overseen and directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Our full-day ABA therapy program focuses on developing behavior, communication, and social skills. This 35–40 hour weekly program is best for families in the Nashville area.
Our half-day ABA therapy program offers similar benefits to the full-day program in a less intensive format of 20–25 hours per week. Depending on schedule availability and drive time, this program is better suited for families making the drive down from Clarksville. In the interest of providing families as much flexibility as possible, Ascend offers a half-day morning option, as well as a half-day afternoon option.
These dedicated sessions with your BCBA provide the training and support for parents and other family members to transfer the progress at the center to the home.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often referred to more simply as autism, is a developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior. It is commonly characterized by difficulty with communication and social skills, limited interests, and repetitive behaviors. You can learn even more from our autism 101 article.
ABA stands for “applied behavioral analysis.” ABA uses positive reinforcement to help teach new skills and behaviors in various scenarios autistic children will face in life, focusing on the relationship between learning and behavior. Learn more from our “What is ABA?” article.
ABA therapy has many advantages for children with autism spectrum disorder. It teaches both simple and complex skills, uses positive reinforcement to celebrate wins, and allows parents to get directly involved.
Broadly speaking, early intervention means any type of intervention or therapy that begins as early as possible in a child’s life. It may also refer to a state-funded/federal-funded program that provides support and therapy services to babies and children (up to age three) with developmental delays or disabilities.
Enroll with Ascend Autism either online or by phone. To move forward with the registration process, parents must submit:
Our office will contact your insurance company to verify benefits and we will send you an intake packet for your child.
Once your insurance benefits have been verified, we will arrange an assessment with one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). The BCBA will use these assessments to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your child.
Once a plan is ready, the BCBA will schedule a meeting with you to review the treatment plan and make any final adjustments before the first therapy session.
After the assessment, the BCBA will submit a service request to the insurance company to recommend the child’s specific hours or therapy. It generally takes about two weeks to process this request.
Once your treatment plan is finalized, we will contact you to coordinate a start date. Therapy begins!
As healthcare providers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts with over a decade of experience, our mission is to help children diagnosed with autism and their families achieve success on their individualized journey. We use evidence-based practices and targeted intervention in a nurturing and compassionate environment to help your child navigate the world. Ascend Autism provides a therapy plan to improve social skills, learning, and more.
Autism Resources Available in Tennessee
Autism Tennessee was formed to enrich the lives and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and their surrounding community through support, advocacy, and education. They provide resources, information, and emotional support built by a community that understands your unique journey. Visit site.
The Katie Beckett Program helps kids in Tennessee with disabilities and complex medical needs under the age of 18. Families are eligible to receive financial, home-care, and community-based support services even if household income is too high to qualify for Medicaid. Visit site.
The Regional Intervention Program (RIP) is a parent-implemented, professionally-supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behaviors. Parents receive training and support from experienced RIP families to learn skills that help address their child’s behaviors. Visit site.
Autism Resources of the Mid-South is a non-profit organization that provides support, advocacy, and education to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Visit site.
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Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Ascend Autism is elevating the outcomes of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”).
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
2603 Westwood Dr,
Nashville, TN 37204
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Westport, CT 06680
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