AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Speech Therapy:: Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy facilitates
increased functional independence of individuals with various
disabilities – physical, cognitive
and sensory deficits. Occupational therapy utilizes therapeutic exercises,
neuromuscular re-education, motor skill development, and sensory integration
techniques to enable individuals to become as independent as possible. With
self-help and leisure activities OT helps develop a positive sense
of self.
Speech therapy increases communication
abilities by augmentative devices, pictures, or signs, or spoken language
in order to allow the maximum interaction between children and others in
their daily environments. By
addressing language and auditory processing deficits, comprehension of events
in the child’s life may be increased, thereby enhancing their quality
of life. The ability to communicate wants, needs, and ideas effectively
to those around us not only reduces frustration and behaviors, it is the ultimate
interactive goal.
Behavioral Therapy::
NECCO Center utilizes a behavior therapy program based on the recommendations
of an interdisciplinary team composed of the referring agency; PT, OT, ST,
Therapist, and family. Contributions from the team are submitted either
in person or in writing.
Assisted Daily Living Skills::
Domestic daily living skills are addressed in a realistic setting and are generalized
to a community setting in a systematic and graduated process. Skills
such as cooking, shopping, laundry and personal hygiene are addressed per
the individualized education plan. NECCO Center employs a full time
ADL Coordinator.
For our West Virginia clients we offer::
WV Autism Certification:: (4
staff attended the following certification courses)
Marshall University College of Graduate Studies::
Mentor 1 and Mentor 2
WV Autism Training Center::
What is Autism, Tools for helping those with Autism, and Behavior
modifications.
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