Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Ascend Autism’s ABA therapy center in Hawthorne provides early intervention services for children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Ascend Autism ABA Therapy
22 Saw Mill River Rd,
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Open Monday-Friday, 8AM to 6:30PM
Nestled in the heart of Hawthorne, NY, Ascend Autism’s ABA Therapy Center is an invaluable resource for families seeking autism therapy for their children. Our 6,000-square-foot facility, strategically designed to be a warm and nurturing environment, serves as the foundation for our comprehensive autism therapy programs, including full-day, half-day, and after-school ABA therapy.
Sharon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). As Clinical Director, Sharon provides supervision and leadership for all clinical personnel and oversight for all clinical operations at Ascend Autism.
She has over ten years of clinical experience in applied behavior analysis as a BCBA and Clinical Director in New York, Connecticut, and California, working with several ABA providers, including Achieve Beyond, Pacific Child and Family Associates, and Center for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc.
Sharon received her BA in psychology from Stony Brook University. She completed graduate work in Counseling Psychology (MS) from Pace University. She attained her MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Jen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New York and Connecticut. She has been with Ascend Autism for over three years, serving as both the Assistant Clinical Director and Center Director of the Hawthorne, NY location.
Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stockton University and a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis from Manhattanville University. Before joining Ascend, Jen gained experience working in preschool settings in Westchester County and a school-aged setting in Manhattan.
Each child in our care receives one-on-one therapy and support from Behavior Therapists trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The supervision and direction of all services is provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Master’s level clinician.
We tailor ABA services to the needs of your child, employing a naturalistic and engaging play-based approach. Individualized therapy plans are developed by a BCBA after completing an assessment of your child’s strengths and challenges related to behavior regulation, language development, social wellbeing, and functional life skills. Therapy plans are regularly reassessed and adjusted based on progress and your family’s goals.
Our extensive autism therapy programs target and enhance fundamental capabilities, including behavior, communication, social skills, and daily living skills. Our goal is to provide personalized interventions that foster growth and development in these crucial areas.
Social skills activities are integrated into all of our center-based services. During our half-day and full-day programs, Ascend Autism provides daily opportunities for children to practice their developing social and communication skills.
Parent and caregiver participation plays a critical role in every successful ABA therapy plan.
Therapy Planning: Family goals and preferences are carefully considered when developing ABA therapy plans. Our therapists and BCBAs will regularly communicate with you about treatment progress and make adjustments to therapy plans as needed.
Parent Coaching: Dedicated sessions with your child’s BCBA include personalized training and support for parents and caregivers. Parent coaching will help you reinforce progress made at our ABA therapy center so that it transfers to home and learning environments.
Our full-day ABA program is best suited for younger children aged 18 months to 5 years and focuses on developing skills in four main areas: behavior, communication, activities of daily living, and social skills. This is a 35-40-hour weekly program and is ideal for busy families who want to maximize progress and outcomes to prepare their child for attending school.
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 during either a Monday - Friday morning or afternoon session.
This is a center-based program for school-aged children to improve communication, independence, and develop social skills while putting these skills into practice with other children of similar age. The after-school program has limited availability. Please contact Ascend Autism today to inquire about our after-school program.
Offered in accordance with NY State’s EI program¹, Ascend Autism offers two-hour early intervention ABA therapy sessions, five days per week. These services fit families who are unable to access our ABA services through their insurance or for children who do not have a formal autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
Applied behavior analysis is a type of therapy that uses positive reinforcement to reduce maladaptive behaviors while teaching important life skills and healthy coping mechanisms. Applied behavior analysis can incorporate a range of techniques and is most effective as when children start therapy at a young age, also known as early intervention.
Early intervention generally refers to services that support young children (ages 0-6 years) during a critical time in their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Ascend Autism’s early intervention ABA therapy program is designed to help children meet developmental milestones during the first two to three years of life.
Early intervention programs may also refer to state- and federal-funded programs that offer support services and therapy to children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities. In New York state, this is known as the “EI” Program or “Birth to 3”.
The majority of health insurance plans cover ABA services. However, some insurance plans and states (including New York) require an official ASD diagnosis for coverage to be approved.
Ascend Autism is in-network with most major health insurance plans. Once you obtain a diagnosis and enroll in ABA services with us, we will confirm coverage with you and discuss how much you can expect to pay so that there are never any surprises. Payment plans are also available.
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!
With more than a decade of experience as healthcare providers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, our mission is to support children diagnosed with autism and their families in achieving success on their unique journey. By employing evidence-based practices and targeted interventions within a nurturing and compassionate environment, we assist your child in learning how to navigate the world.
¹ Ascend Autism is an approved and contracted NY EIP provider and all EIP services are provided with no out-of-pocket costs to parents but your health insurance may be accessed. Ascend’s Toddler Developmental Group is a publicly funded program by NY state and the county, available to children under the age of three, who are believed to have a developmental disability. Services can only be provided after eligibility is determined by a state-approved evaluator and if eligible all services are identified in collaboration with parents and authorized by the municipality at which time the municipality will arrange for service providers based on the needs of the child and family. If interested in services, families should call (914) 813-5094.
The conversation starts with you. We listen and will help you think things through, adding an unmatched level of expertise and caring guidance so you can help your child find their way. Speak with us today.
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