Working With Autism's Adolescent Services Unit Brings Hands-on Treatment Programs to Autism Students in Los Angeles
Encino, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 -- Working With Autism announces latest program, an Adolescent Services Unit, following a service area expansion in Santa Clarita Valley. The Adolescent Unit fills the gap for people looking to continue utilizing services and resources for their autistic children as they reach adolescence.
The Adolescent Unit at Working With Autism (WWA) helps children with socialization, teaches them how to deal with other teeenagers who may not understand autism spectrum disorders, and even prepares them to enter the workforce after graduation.
Many parents may not be familiar with the availability of such services, and the coverage options. In fact, the relevant sections of insurance code state the following: every policy of disability insurance covering hospital, medical, or surgical expense in the state of California must profive treatment for severe mental illness. This includes developmental disorders and autism for anyone under the age of 18. Following a child’s 22nd birthday, they may continue to be covered in the event that they are considered a Medical Dependent.
Working With Autism’s Adolescent Unit offers specialized services in order to meet the challenges of individuals in this stage of development. Children in this age group are often seen as ‘different’ than their peers, and may be the victims of bullying and ostracization. As a result of this, as well as other social obstacles, adolescents with autism spectrum disorders are more likely to experience depression, low self-esteem, and be socially isolated from their peers.
In order to cope with these challenges, WWA’s Adolescent Unit assists teens in gaining ability to better communicate, self-manage, and interact socially in order to facilitate their independence. This involves structured teaching, immediate feedback, and strategies that are rehearsed in a safe and supportive environment.
All of the following are included in the Adolescent Unit’s services, and are covered by California’s Autism Insurance Mandate:
Personal Care Skills
Domestic Skills
Community Safety Skills
Employment Skills
Behavior Management Skills
Social Skills
Life Skills
More information can be found at Working With Autism's website: http://www.workingwithautism.com/services/adolescents/
About Working With Autism
Formed in 1997, Working With Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders is a leading organization specializing in the treatment of autism. Their treatment approach emphasizes behavior modification, teaching new skills and appropriate behaviors through applied behavior analysis (ABA) and discrete trial training (DTT). The agency develops individualized programs to capitalize on each child’s unique strengths in order to improve their adaptive functioning, specifically addressing the core deficits of autism (behaviors, social functioning and communication). The agency's goal is to provide each child with the resources necessary to successfully achieve functional daily living skills, appropriate peer relationships, and placement in an appropriate school environment.
Sabrina Acatrinei, Working with Autism, http://www.workingwithautism.com/, 818.501.4240, [email protected]
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