PEDIATRICTHERAPYSUPPORT
Diagnostic & Treatment
What is Autism?
A neurodevelopmental disorder typically manifesting before the age of three, autism disrupts the typical progression of neurodevelopment in brain regions associated with social interaction, communication skills, and overall cognitive functioning. Individuals with autism commonly exhibit delays in communication, both verbal and non-verbal, as well as atypical play and leisure skills, along with challenges in social interactions. The overall adaptive functioning in those with autism is notably delayed.
Recent statistics from the National Autism Association reveal that autism now affects 1 in 44 children, with males being four times more susceptible than females. As a spectrum disorder, autism presents a wide range of variations among those affected, making each individual unique—no two people with autism are alike.
Treatment
​Receiving an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it's crucial to recognize the uniqueness of each individual's situation. To enhance the quality of life for you or your loved one, finding the appropriate treatment services is essential. At Blooming Behavioral Health, we specialize in autism treatment services across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Our highly-rated, personalized treatment plans are specifically designed to tackle the challenges associated with autism and related disorders.
Our treatment approach, ABA therapy (applied behavior analysis), systematically applies the principles of learning theory to modify behaviors. We aim to increase adaptive skills and replacement behaviors while strategically intervening to reduce maladaptive behaviors. A vital aspect of our treatment plan involves understanding how behavior functions, how the environment influences behavior, and how learning occurs—essential elements in crafting a behavior-modifying treatment plan.
Our comprehensive plans focus on enhancing language abilities, developing communication skills, improving attention, nurturing social skills, and reducing problematic behaviors. Our dedicated team is committed to helping clients improve their quality of life by delivering the highest standard of care.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stands as one of the most prevalent childhood disorders in the United States. Approximately 8-10% of school-aged children receive a diagnosis of ADHD. This disorder manifests in various subtypes, including hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, and combined types. Symptoms associated with ADHD encompass excessive inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, all of which surpass the expected levels for a child's developmental stage. Such symptoms can significantly impede academic, social, and occupational activities. Hyperactive behavior is characterized by a perpetual sense of being "on the go," frequent restlessness, continual movement out of one's seat, excessive talking, and difficulties in sustaining focus on presented activities.
Treatment
Following an ADHD diagnosis, the subsequent step involves enhancing the quality of life for both you and your child. Recognizing the unique needs of each child with ADHD, our Pediatric Therapy Support offers specialized solutions tailored to improve their well-being.
At Pediatric Therapy Support, we deliver high-quality, personalized treatment plans designed to address the challenges associated with ADHD and related disorders. Our chosen treatment approach is ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy, which applies the principles of learning theory in a systematic manner to modify behaviors. ABA therapy aims to increase adaptive skills and replacement behaviors while strategically intervening to diminish maladaptive behaviors. The systematic treatment planning involves understanding how behavior functions, how the environment impacts behavior, and how learning occurs. Considering these elements is essential in developing a treatment plan focused on behavior modification. Our treatment targets enhancing language abilities, cultivating communication skills, improving attention, nurturing social skills, and reducing problem behaviors.
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