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Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Get in Touch with Ascend Autism!
Ascend Autism provides individualized, center-based ABA therapy for young children diagnosed with autism in Nashville, Tennessee. Our experienced team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and behavior therapists help children develop communication, social, learning, and daily living skills through personalized, play-based therapy.
Located at 2603 Westwood Drive, our 500-square-foot Nashville ABA therapy center offers a supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and build independence. We work closely with families to create individualized treatment plans and provide guidance throughout the therapy journey.
We welcome families from all around the Nashville metro area, including Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, and Hendersonville.
Complete the form below to learn more about our services, ask questions, or get started. A member of our team will reach out to discuss your child’s needs and help you explore the next steps.
Nathalie is Center Director at Ascend Autism in Nashville. Nathelie brings nearly two decades of experience working with children. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Penn State and has dedicated her career to supporting children with ASD.
Before becoming a BCBA, Nathalie spent three years as an RBT, solidifying her understanding of ABA therapy and the day-to-day needs of the children and families she serves.
Prior to joining the Ascend Autism Team, Nathalie built her professional foundation in Chattanooga, where she gained experience across a variety of settings. She later moved to Nashville specifically to continue her career with Ascend and help expand the high-quality, compassionate center-based ABA services. Outside of work, Nathalie enjoys spending time at home with her family, reading a good book, and starting her day with a great cup of coffee.
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 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. All services are overseen and directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Our full-day ABA therapy program is suited for younger children (18 months to 6 years old). This 35–40 hour weekly program is ideal for working 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 during either a morning or afternoon session.
This after-school ABA therapy program is ideal for school-aged children in the Nashville area to improve communication, increase independence, and develop social skills with adults and children of similar age. This program has limited availability, so call to learn more.
Social skills activities are integrated into each of our center-based services, allowing children to engage with others in a natural environment and practice their developing social and communication skills.
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.
Ascend provides center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for young children with autism in Nashville, Tennessee. Our structured, supportive environment helps children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills through individualized treatment plans.
Ascend’s Nashville center specializes in early intervention ABA therapy for children ages 2-6 years old. Our programs focus on building foundational skills during important developmental years while helping families navigate their child’s autism journey.
Ascend works with commercial insurance providers to help eligible families access ABA therapy in Nashville. Our intake team can review your insurance information, verify benefits, and explain potential coverage options before your child begins services.
Most insurance plans require a formal Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis before covering ABA therapy. If your child has not yet received a diagnosis, Ascend can help guide your family through the next steps and available evaluation resources.
Getting started is simple, Families can contact Ascend through our website or by phone to begin the intake process. Our team will discuss your child’s needs, review insurance coverage, explain the assessment process, and help determine the next steps toward enrollment.
ABA therapy can help children develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, independence, and daily living skills. As Ascend Nashville, each child’s treatment plan is individualized based on their developmental needs, strengths, and family goals.
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!
Improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for every child and their family. We prepare kids and families for what’s next.
We understand that navigating insurance coverage for ABA therapy can feel overwhelming. Our intake team helps Nashville families understand their benefits, verify coverage, and learn about the enrollment process. Contact us to confirm whether your insurance plan is accepted at our Nashville center.
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.
