Connect Plus Therapy provides high-quality, compassionate ABA services and autism support for childr We provide therapy with heart.
Our ABA services utilize natural environments for teaching and focusing on the overall quality of life for our clients and their families. We use evidence-based and developmentally appropriate practices to help clients reach their greatest potential. By connecting with caregivers and families, we develop individualized plans to create the greatest impact for our clients.
10/29/2024
Halloween is just two days away! ๐ 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. ๐ค Here are some tips to help your child participate in Halloween celebrations and traditions with comfort and confidence. ๐ ๐
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10/28/2024
Sleep troubles can be a vicious cycle for those on the autism spectrumโ 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. ๐ซถ ๐ค 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.
Connect Plus Therapy is proud to support adults with autism. ๐ We provide a place for adults, and those transitioning out of school, to continue to receive the ABA support and services they need.
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. ๐ Matthew is passionate about ensuring his clients receive the best possible care, and especially provides exceptional caregiver collaboration and training. โญ๏ธ
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! ๐ซถ Thank you for everything you do, Matthew!
10/18/2024
Connect Plus Therapy is "therapy with heart." ๐ Here's what that means to us:
๐ค We treat your family like our family, with love and respect
๐ช We nurture strength and independence through compassionate care
โจ We know that every individual is unique, and we treat them as such
๐ We use evidence-based treatment to ensure success
๐ซถ We empower our adult clients to give back to their community
๐ซ 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. ๐ Learn about us at https://hubs.li/Q02S2Pwm0
10/16/2024
๐ Big Congratulations to Debra Polhamus, aka Miss Debbie! ๐
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! ๐
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. โจ
Please join us in giving Miss Debbie a huge round of applause as she steps into this new role! ๐๐
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! ๐ ๐ค 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. ๐ชด
Connect Plus Therapy is , and we offer formal training and mentorship opportunities to help you ascend in your ABA career. ๐ 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%โ 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 commonโโ but, there are strategies that can be used to help make hygiene habits easier and more comfortable for your loved one! ๐
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. ๐ซถ We are so grateful for everything they do, and we are proud to show our gratitude!
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! ๐๏ธ ๐ โ๏ธ ๐
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ABA Therapy comes in many forms. While many people think that ABA is simply about reducing unwanted behaviors, it is actually the way we teach and support children acquiring new adaptive behaviors as well. Typically the services are provided in your home. Just like every person with autism is different, every personโs treatment plan will be different. Do you see your child doing very structured activities at a table top to learn school readiness skills? Do you have a picture in your mind of your child on the floor of the playroom with all their favorite toys, starting to use language to share their wants and needs? Or do you see your teenager who has struggled to make friends join into a group of welcoming teens to talk about the latest version of a popular video game? All of these visions could be supported by the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Sometimes programming may consist of you and a Behavior Analyst sitting and talking about your worries and dreams for your child, and designing together the steps towards reaching those goals. Other times, a Behavior Technician will be demonstrating techniques to set limits and help teach the boundaries needed for a child to be included in the community and be safe. Therapy can happen in all places โฆ we refer to them as environments. Therapy happens at the dinner table, in the tub, at the local library and in even in your place of worship. ABA is the technology through which we learn and support everyday skills needed to have a full and meaningful life.
Connect Plus strives to work with the family using person centered approaches to decide how services with be delivered. What does โperson centeredโ really mean? It means that programming takes into consideration the person receiving therapy and their motivations. What does the person and their family see for their future? What supports are needed to achieve the vision?
Connect Plus Therapy provides the full range of ABA services:
We begin with The Early Start Denver Model to shape up skills in young learners that are the foundation of communication and treat the core deficits of autism.
We will use Discrete Trial Teaching, when necessary, to break down difficult skills.
Then quickly move to Natural Environment Teaching to ensure generalization of skills.
We employ Verbal Behavior Therapy to focus on increasing expressive communication using B.F. Skinnerโs comprehensive view of language development.
We use Pivotal Response Treatment for early learners to support parent training and emphasize the treatment of the social deficits.
We follow the Early Start Denver Model, which is developmentally sensitive and focuses on the necessity of joint attention and the nonverbal communication necessary to developing healthy social relationships.