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Ascend Autism Joins Roots and Wings Podcast

Clinical Director Sharon Dudhnath-Grotsky and Co-Founder Nathan Kronforst Discuss Resources Available to Families in Tennessee As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among children and youth continues to rise, discussions surrounding autism are becoming increasingly common among families, caregivers, and medical professionals. Recently Ascend Autism Clinical Director Sharon Dudhnath-Grotsky and Co-Founder Nathan Kronforst sat… Continue reading Ascend Autism Joins Roots and Wings Podcast

How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost?

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is the gold standard in autism treatment. ABA therapy helps children overcome challenging symptoms, connect with others, and achieve independence. After your child is officially diagnosed with ASD by a healthcare professional, you can enroll them in ABA therapy as early as 18 months old. But wait – how much does… Continue reading How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost?

ABA Horror Stories: What You Really Need to Know

Choosing who you work with and what they do for your child is often one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. When it comes to your child, ensuring they have the best treatment options available so they grow and thrive is a heavyweight on your shoulders. No doubt, if you’ve been… Continue reading ABA Horror Stories: What You Really Need to Know

Home-Based vs. Center-Based ABA Therapy

Ascend Autism does not currently offer In-Home ABA services. While there are many meaningful benefits to in-home ABA therapy, we are primarily focused on providing center-based ABA services. Our centers are designed to provide a more structured, distraction free environment, with significant opportunities for socialization with peers and generalization with staff that is ideal for… Continue reading Home-Based vs. Center-Based ABA Therapy

Telehealth for ABA Therapy: Is It Effective?

Ascend Autism does not currently offer In-Home ABA services. While there are many meaningful benefits to in-home ABA therapy, we are primarily focused on providing center-based ABA services. Our centers are designed to provide a more structured, distraction free environment, with significant opportunities for socialization with peers and generalization with staff that is ideal for early intervention services… Continue reading Telehealth for ABA Therapy: Is It Effective?

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Autism

As more children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and additional research is being done to understand and evaluate therapy options, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) has emerged as one of the most valuable therapies for children. Let’s dive into what ABA for autism is, what it does, and how it can benefit your child… Continue reading Applied Behavioral Analysis for Autism

Transitioning from Birth to Three to ABA Services

Birth To Three vs. Early Intervention ABA At Ascend Autism, we provide Applied Behavior Analysis services, including early intervention and targeted intervention services for children diagnosed with autism. It is universally accepted that parents should start early intervention services as young as possible. Early intervention services can be defined as applied behavior analysis services catered… Continue reading Transitioning from Birth to Three to ABA Services