Therapies
BY YOUR SIDE offers programming options to address the varying needs of the autism spectrum. Frequency and intensity of the program is unique to each individual and determined by the therapy team which includes the family as an important member of that team. We will partner with you, the family, to determine the most appropriate program for your child.
Therapies Offered
- ABA Therapy
- Augmentative Communication Training
- Cognitive Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral Motor Therapy
- Play-based Language Therapy
- Social Groups
- Speech/Language Therapy
Design your own therapy program
BY YOUR SIDE offers programming which combines to address the varying needs of the autism spectrum. Frequency and intensity of the program is unique to each individual and determined by the therapy team which includes the family as an important member of that team. We will partner with you, the family, to determine the most appropriate program for your child.
ABA Program ( Read More )
Language Builder Program ( Read More )
Augmentative Communication Program ( Read More )
Social Group Program ( Read More )
ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
The ABA program is a behavioral based program targeting an array of skills to teach the individual with autism to interact and communicate within the activities of everyday life.
Global cognitive skills
Language concepts
Conversation skills
Play and leisure skills
Social interactions
Functional cooperation skills (home, school, social)
Positive behavior training
Generalization to natural settings and activities
Tailored program based on individual learning needs
Language Builder Program
The Language Builder program is created to teach fundamental language and communication skills to allow the child to have foundational knowledge to cope and communicate in academic and social routines.
Combinations of multiple therapies
Speech and language therapy
Play based language therapy
Cognitive therapy
Augmentative communication training (where applicable)
Oral motor therapy (where applicable)
Communication training (requesting with PECS, sign language, I-pad, AAC device)
Language concepts
Speech production
Pre-academic skills
Social interactions
Interactive play skills
Tailored program based on individual learning needs
Augmentative Communication Program
The Augmentative Communication program is intended for individuals who currently have access to communication devices but are not realizing the full potential of the device.
Language concepts
Conversational skills
Interactive play/leisure skills with device
Visual performance to increase scanning abilities
Basic reading/spelling skills for alternative communication
Device navigation skills
Parent/family training
Customized device programming for everyday communication
Assist in acquiring new devices
Tailored program based on individual learning needs
Social Groups Program
The Social Groups program is intended for individuals who have difficulty participating in social interactions and conversation.
Uses research based methods of social skills training
Direct instructions
Rehearsal
Feedback/reinforcement
Reductive procedures
Principles of floor time
Principles of Michelle Garcia Winner programs
Principles of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
Participate in socially appropriate activities including community event training
Limit of 4 to a group
Group assignments based on age, level and availability
"We've worked with a number of facilities and therapists and no place has compared to By Your Side in both the effectiveness of the treatment and the quality of the people we have worked with." BY YOUR SIDE Parent