Our services are designed specifically to serve children with autism and their families. During orientation groups, program supervisors describe the course of in-home treatment using videotapes of children in therapy. Monthly discussion groups are available for parents who wish to be more actively involved. Underlying principles and intervention strategies are discussed to enable parents to carry out treatment themselves. Diagnostic Clinic Dr. Kwon, MD, Child Psychiatrist and Dr. Sallows, Ph.D., Director of WEAP each have over 25 years specializing in childhood disorders, and supervise the diagnostic clinic.
Differential diagnosis involves a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation.
The diagnostic process includes parent interview, child observation, lab work if indicated, and evaluations by licensed clinical psychologists, speech pathologists, special educators, occupational therapists and other specially trained professionals if necessary. There is some evidence that this program may be helpful in improving the rate at which verbal children comprehend speech in natural settings. This may result in improved verbal interchanges and social acceptance. They can also serve as additional communicative channels for children whose speech is underdeveloped. Intensive Remedial Academics Catching up to peers is an important part of normalizing social interaction.