Connect Plus Therapy

10/29/2024

Halloween is just two days away! 🍂 For families of children with autism, Halloween celebrations can present some sensory and safety challenges-- but don't let that scare you away from the fun. Some extra considerations can help make Halloween fun, safe, and memorable. 🤗 Here are some tips to help your child participate in Halloween celebrations and traditions with comfort and confidence. 💙 🎃

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10/28/2024

Sleep troubles can be a vicious cycle for those on the autism spectrum– ASD can present sleep difficulties, which may exacerbate challenging behaviors during the day. Without intervention, this cycle continues and can cause serious issues for your child.

Connect Plus Therapy has put together a list of sleep tips to help you break the cycle and ensure your child is well-rested, happy, and healthy. 🫶 💤 Read them here: https://hubs.li/Q02S2SC00

10/25/2024

: It can be difficult to encourage cooperation from children with autism, which makes achieving daily benchmarks and completing necessary tasks tough! But, when you provide access to desired items or activities as an incentive or positive consequence, your kiddo will likely become much more comfortable complying with your requests.

See how it works in this short video! 👇

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10/23/2024

Connect Plus Therapy is proud to support adults with autism. 💙 We provide a place for adults, and those transitioning out of school, to continue to receive the ABA support and services they need.

Learn about our Adult Program: https://hubs.li/Q02S2Q8C0

10/21/2024

Matthew Sykes is a Lead Clinical Supervisor at Attain ABA Connect Plus Therapy, supporting our clients, their families, and our staff with high quality supervision and training. 👏 Matthew is passionate about ensuring his clients receive the best possible care, and especially provides exceptional caregiver collaboration and training. ⭐️

As a leader, Matthew is always willing to mentor BCBAs within his team seeking to fine-tune their skill set. He helps develop our Mentor RBT support program to help these new leaders expand our services by mentoring new Behavior Technicians to the team! If you've worked on Matthew's team, you know you're in great hands with his support and leadership! 🫶 Thank you for everything you do, Matthew!

10/18/2024

Connect Plus Therapy is "therapy with heart." 💙 Here's what that means to us:

🤗 We treat your family like our family, with love and respect
💪 We nurture strength and independence through compassionate care
✨ We know that every individual is unique, and we treat them as such
📚 We use evidence-based treatment to ensure success
🫶 We empower our adult clients to give back to their community
🫂 We support and collaborate with parents and caregivers

If you're looking for a place for your loved one with autism to grow, thrive, and foster independence, CPT is the place for you. 🌟 Learn about us at https://hubs.li/Q02S2Pwm0

10/16/2024

🎉 Big Congratulations to Debra Polhamus, aka Miss Debbie! 🎉

We are beyond excited to announce that Miss Debbie has taken on the role of Center Coordinator for the Adult Program here at Connect Plus Therapy! 🌟

Debbie has been an integral part of our team since the early years, and her dedication has played a huge role in our growth. Always reliable and ready to lend a hand, she brings an incredible passion for working with our adults, making every day brighter for everyone. ✨

Please join us in giving Miss Debbie a huge round of applause as she steps into this new role! 💙👏

10/14/2024

Every child is one-of-a-kind. That's why we utilize a small room ratio, 1:1 child-to-staff ratios, and individualized treatment plans to help kiddos shine in our Early Childhood Program! 🌟 🤗 Your family is our family, too, and we treat your child with dignity and respect as we help nurture growth and independence through holistic ABA therapy. Our kiddos learn the skills they need to thrive, beginning their journey to an independent future. 🪴

Learn about our Early Childhood Program and check your eligibility here: https://hubs.li/Q02S2KW30

10/11/2024

Connect Plus Therapy is , and we offer formal training and mentorship opportunities to help you ascend in your ABA career. 💙 We help those enrolled in ABA-approved BCBA courses reach the required supervision hours, and provide safety training, orientation, and continuous learning. Our pass rate for BCBA exams is 86%– well surpassing the national average!

Learn about the world of opportunities for Connect Plus Therapy team members and explore open positions: https://hubs.li/Q02S2C160

10/09/2024

Sensory challenges can make hygiene practices difficult for people with autism. Challenges with brushing teeth, combing hair, and bathing are common–– but, there are strategies that can be used to help make hygiene habits easier and more comfortable for your loved one! 💙

🪥 🧼 Get our top tips for improving hygiene habits here: https://hubs.li/Q02RXGfK0

10/07/2024

Company culture is incredibly important here at Connect Plus Therapy! Our staff is highly dedicated and passionate, pouring so much time, energy, and emotion into their work with our clients. We provide a wide variety of opportunities for rest, relaxation, and fun to help our team achieve an excellent work-life balance. In addition to our generous benefits, competitive pay, and unmatched opportunities for growth, we offer perks like staff relaxation events, team fun nights, and more. 🫶 We are so grateful for everything they do, and we are proud to show our gratitude!

Learn more about our company culture: https://hubs.li/Q02RXkDd0

10/03/2024

Back-to-school time can bring excitement, but for many children with autism, it also brings anxiety. As your kiddo settles into their new school routine, you may notice some lingering nerves and challenges. Here are a few ways you can help ease the transition and reduce school-related stress! 🖍️ 📚 ✏️ 💙

09/27/2024

As the parent of a child with autism, you may wonder how much independence your child will be able to achieve. Your concerns are not yours alone–– all parents wonder the same about their children, especially other parents of children with autism. The truth is, we never stop relying on others, but we can teach children how and when to ask for help while also encouraging them to grow into their independence as adults. 💪 💙

So, what can a parent do, with or without an ASD diagnosis, to optimize their child’s strengths and help them prepare for adulthood? Find out in this blog post: https://hubs.li/Q02QsjsP0

09/25/2024

Growth starts at CPT 🌈 Help your child with autism get the best start with our Early Childhood Services!

Our Early Childhood Services ensure that your child will receive compassionate and meaningful ABA therapy that meets their individual needs. 💙

We treat your family like our family, offering highly individualized care with oversight from an experienced clinical team who LOVES what they do. Our team collaborates with parents to ensure success in and out of the clinical environment, nurturing a culture of learning and growth. 🌟

Learn how we can help your child learn, grow, and succeed: https://hubs.li/Q02Qsymq0

09/23/2024

September 20th-25th is International Week of Happiness at Work! 😃 💙 At Connect Plus Therapy, we are especially focused on making our company culture one of happiness, respect, love, and kindness for all of our team members. 🤝 We value the work that our team does and the amazing achievements they bring to the table each and every day.

🧘‍♀️ We provide mindfulness events, a de-stress room, learning and growth opportunities, and generous benefits to help ensure that our incredible team members find joy in working at CPT! ☀️

We are so grateful for all of our awesome people, and we are proud to be a leader in company culture and wellness!

Learn more about our company culture: https://hubs.li/Q02QshtY0

09/20/2024

Show some love to Pam Reding-Veloso, RBT! 🌟 Pam has truly been a standout leader in our Summer Youth Program (SYP). With her wealth of experience working with our kiddos, she continuously stepped up, always asking how she could help, and excelled at leading groups with enthusiasm and care.

Not only did she stay late to support both programs when we were short-staffed, but her positive energy and dedication also lifted the entire team. Pam, your hard work and commitment don’t go unnoticed—thank you for being such an incredible asset to us! 🙌💙

09/18/2024

Are you new to the world of ABA Therapy? Maybe your child has just received an ASD diagnosis and you are not sure where to start, or you've tried other modalities and have yet to see results. We can help you take the next step forward with ABA!

ABA can empower individuals with autism to develop new skills and enhance their social, communication, and adaptive behaviors, all while reducing challenging behaviors. Discover more with these quick facts, and visit https://hubs.li/Q02Pc-hP0 to learn more!

09/16/2024

Let's celebrate Samira File, BT together!

Samira joined us this summer and instantly took on a leadership role with a constant 'can do!' attitude. She connects with every client, even in short sessions. We wish we could clone her! 🌟 A true asset to our team! 🙌