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CNC offers the following mix of services on a flexible basis to families:
Individual ABA Programs

An individualized ABA program delivered on a one-on-one basis with the child. Each program helps the child acquire and generalize a range of skills at the child's own pace. CNC uses a variety of learning methods including Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Incidental Teaching to facilitate each child's development of appropriate behaviors and skills, while motivating the child to transfer these new found skills to their home and other environments. As part of the individual ABA program CNC requires parents to:

  • Participate in a monthly team meeting with all therapists involved in your child’s individual program, and
  • Observe a One-to-One session once a month.

As part of this service, CNC provides regular reports to the families detailing achievements, current focus, and future goals. CNC is also available to meet with teachers, childcare providers, and other therapists to encourage behavioral consistency for the child outside the ABA program.

CNC can also assist families in developing a full-time ABA program. CNC will help families hire and train line therapists who will supply the desired amount of hours. CNC will periodically supervise the other therapists' sessions to ensure appropriate implementation and consistency of the program. The program hours can be delivered at home, school, or another convenient location.

Social Skills Classes

CNC's Social Skills Classes offer a nurturing after school environment where participants meet weekly to work on developing the social skills that are essential for peer interaction through small group instruction in a play setting. Through directed activities and free play, CNC targets social skills that can be difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders such as: cooperative play, sharing, negotiating, listening and responding to others, and learning about others' perspectives. This is an inclusive program which welcomes both children with autism and their siblings or friends.

CNC's Social Skills Classes motivate children with autism spectrum disorders to enjoy the company of their peers by teaching them appropriate participation and interaction behaviors so that they can feel more confident in real world environments.

Behavior Consultation

CNC offers individual consultations for families, teachers, and therapists to address specific behavioral issues of children with autism spectrum disorders. This is a flexible service that can be delivered as a phone consultation or can include observing the specific behavior(s) and providing a written plan or guidelines for tackling the undesired behavior. This service is ideal for helping parents with troubling routines like meals or bedtime. By helping parents understand their child's behavior and teaching appropriate techniques to address this behavior, often times what was once the most challenging aspect of a daily routine can become enjoyable family time.