Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics
MMI's Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics provide one-on-one care for toddlers diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and caregiver training and support.
Using Applied Behavior Analysis, which is a research-supported treatment for autism spectrum disorder, children receive one-on-one early intervention services until they are eligible for kindergarten, at which point a transition plan is developed. As a community outreach program, our Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics also provides caregiver training to support families at home.
This clinic is commonly know by its acronym, ACT Clinic.
Eligibility
This clinic accepts toddlers ages 2-5 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Clinic Locations
| ACT Clinic - Central Omaha | MMI
9012 Q St. |
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| ACT Clinic - Fremont | MMI
1900 East Military Ave., Ste 220 |
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| ACT Clinic - North Omaha | MMI
5050 Ames Ave. |
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Appointments and Referrals
Individuals can self-refer to the iCASD Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics or be referred by a physician or other health care professional, school district, social service agency, family member or caregiver.
Appointments for Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics are not scheduled through the Munroe-Meyer Institute Patient Information Office.
Any Clinic, One Contact
Contact Mandi Reinders to discuss services at any Autism Care for Toddlers clinic location.Toll Free: 1-800-656-3937 ext. 402-552-9756
Clinic Details
- Programming is individualized based on each child’s strengths and areas of need.
- Various assessment tools are used to assess each child’s skill level upon entry to the clinic and every six months thereafter. These assessments identify areas in need of intervention, which may include skills in the areas of receptive and expressive language, adaptive behavior (e.g., challenging behavior and self-help skills), pre-academics, social interactions or play.
- Services are provided by undergraduate- and graduate-level behavioral therapists in various disciplines (e.g., speech-language pathology, psychology, special education).
- Therapists are Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Training and ongoing supervision is provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Licensed Mental Health Practitioners with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Each child works one-on-one with a behavioral therapist.
- Therapy activities rotate every 15 minutes and include highly structured learning opportunities via discrete-trial teaching and naturalistic instruction in small-group activities (e.g., circle time, arts and crafts) and play settings.
- Clinic services also includes a caregiver-training program that teaches the skills required to increase language, decrease challenging behaviors and promote generalization of skills in home and community settings.
- Instructional information is delivered in a one-on-one format during which behavioral techniques are described and modeled by Board Certified Behavior Analysts on our staff. Each caregiver is given an opportunity to practice skills through role-play and/or with their child and feedback is delivered.
- Outside of structured caregiver training sessions, caregivers are encouraged to attend parts of their child’s sessions regularly to participate in the therapy process. Supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts also work with caregivers to problem-solve concerns that arise outside of the clinic setting.
- Many insurance providers offer coverage for our services. We encourage you to check with your insurance company to confirm your benefits before enrolling in the clinic.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how the brain functions – how people interact with others, communicate, learn and behave.