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Autism Services

Easterseals is the country's leading provider of services for people with autism.

Overview

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood and affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. According to the CDC, 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have Autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44. 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have Autism. In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have Autism.

Easterseals, Inc. is the country's leading provider of services for people with Autism.

We offer services to assess, diagnose, treat, and support children, young adults, and their families who are struggling with understanding and managing behaviors. The collaboration of all parties involved helps to ensure that the individual's plan of care is consistent across different environments. 

For more information or to get started with our autism services, please contact us at 860-270-0600 x100 or medrehab@escrec.org.

Our Programs

Our Medical Rehabilitation & Behavioral Health and Neuropsychology Departments offer many services that can help address concerns a patient or their caregiver may have related to Autism. Effective treatment of the challenging behaviors associated with Autism requires multi-provider involvement, better understanding and support, and focused parental education. 

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    EarliPoint

    EarliPoint™, an FDA-authorized tool, uses advanced screening methods to assess Autism in children as young as 16 to 30 months.
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    PEERS for Young Adults

    PEERS is a social skills program for motivated young adults experiencing social difficulties as a result of autism, ADHD, or social anxiety.
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    Speech Therapy

    Speech therapy can enhance or restore a person’s ability to communicate through speech and other means.
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    Occupational Therapy

    Our occupational therapy program focuses on improving self-care skills, eye-hand coordination, home safety, strength, and endurance.
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    Neuropsychological Evaluations

    Our clinical staff can perform a neuropsychological evaluation to better understand what could be causing problems with thinking, understanding, learning, and memory.
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    Physical Therapy

    Easterseals physical therapy services focus on helping people improve their strength, balance, coordination, and mobility.
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    Counseling & Therapy

    Our clinical staff provide services for the prevention and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional problems.

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