Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) | Trellis Opens Learning Center in Columbia, MD
COLUMBIA, Md. (PRWEB) January 31, 2018 -- Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) and Trellis Services will celebrate the grand opening of the AST | Trellis Learning Center in Columbia, Maryland with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. EST. The opening event invites local families, businesses and community leaders to see the new and celebrate individuals with autism, their families and the resources available to support them.
The AST | Trellis Learning Center is located at:
8970 Route 108, Suite B
Columbia, MD 21045
Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) is one of the nation’s leading providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most widely researched and empirically validated treatment available for individuals with autism. AST is proud to partner with Trellis, one of the largest and most respected ABA providers in Maryland to offer the best of their combined experience to families in Howard County, and Anne Arundel County.
Assistant Clinical Director for the Columbia Area, Ryan High, BCBA shared, “We are thrilled to be able to offer an excellent center-based option for families. Our early learning center will address a variety of areas including: communication, social skills, academic readiness, daily living skills, and the reduction of problematic behavior. Our goal is to prepare our clients for kindergarten, while also equipping them with the crucial skills they need to navigate their world with independence and confidence for years to come.“
The new center will be open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and provides services to children ages 18 months to 5 years old. The focus is to build critical communication, social and independent living skills as well as feeding services. These goals are achieved through a range of methods including discrete trial teaching and natural environmental teaching, but always with a heavy focus on play-based strategies to keep children engaged and having fun. Programs are available year-round with individual one-on-one support from a highly trained Behavior Interventionist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who tailors program goals to each child’s specific needs.
About Autism Spectrum Therapies:
Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) is one of the premier providers of behavior therapy based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the country. AST’s mission is to foster growth and new possibilities for their extraordinary clients and staff. For more than 15 years, AST and its affiliates have collaborated with families and caregivers to deliver individualized treatment plans based on rigorous data-analysis and a family-centric approach. AST offers services across eight states in client’s homes, schools and communities, as well as in its AST Learning Centers.
About Trellis Services:
Trellis is one of the largest and most respected autism services organizations in Maryland. Since 2001, Trellis has supported children and families all across the state through home, school, community based services, and at their learning centers. Their passion and dedication to providing the highest standards of care enable Trellis to continuously meet and exceed their clients' expectations.
Explore AST’s website at http://www.autismtherapies.com and Trellis Services at http://trellisservices.com/ to learn more about how they are helping individuals with autism achieve their full potential.
About Autism:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated one in 68 children is on the autism spectrum. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique abilities.
Christina Hempstead, Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), http://www.autismtherapies.com, +1 (424) 209-1639, [email protected]
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