Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy
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Address: 1820 Southpark Drive
| Hoover, AL
35244
Rating: 3.00
(8 reviews)
Insurances:
Medicaid,
Ages Served:
Children and their parents
Care Settings:
No info provided
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About Autism in Motion Clinics - Hoover
Our mission is to ensure every child with autism has the opportunity to live a happy, fulfilling life. We believe intensive ABA therapy will give them that chance. Autism in Motion Clinics has intensive, individualized ABA therapy programs for children, teens and young adults. Treatment plans are customized to meet each child's specific needs and focus on cr
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Medicaid
1820 Southpark Drive,AL,35244
Get in Contact
(325) 229-4667
info@aimclinics.com
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This place is wonderful such a caring staff. They have helped my granddaughter in so many ways. I thank God for Hopebridge.
Karen Jones
17 March 2024
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I started this process last summer 2021 was told 6-9 month waiting period for my son . Communication was good but around January the intake went cold with no communication . I was emailed in March and informed there was a merger and that we should be start ABA therapy in late April or early June . I loved the clinics facilitys and staff however here we stand in middle of June with no start date . Had actually a estimated time with another clinic but hopebridges clinic was top notch so I chose them . Wish they would have been upfront about things or I would have been pursuing other help from my son . Still would love for my son to attend this place
Scott Walker
17 March 2024
google review
The people that work there now are incredibly rude. My child used to enjoy going there and now he begs me to stay home. There is no rapport between the counselors. I would think of this place more as a baby sitter than a place of healing. There are some people that are helpful. Unfortunately they arent the majority. I am truly upset that a situation that is supposed to help. Has ended so so sooo badly. Avoid this place at all costs but if you have to come here. Just keep an eye on your childs reaction to having to go there.
Delithril Johnson
17 March 2024
google review
I have had such a hard time with this clinic. I started the process to get my son into the clinic and at that time there was an opening coming in May. While in the process of getting him in the company was taken over by another company. When the company took over we had to start over in the process. Then we finally was able to get into contact with the new scheduler but by then the first opening was in June. The person scheduling called and we agreed on the 5th of May. I know this because I always book my calendar while on the phone. However the actual appointment got scheduled for May the 4th instead. It was emailed to me but I missed it. When we showed up on May the 5th we were shocked to find out it was scheduled for the 4th. While there we were told that we could come in for the evaluation on May the 13th at 1 pm. We accepted and was told that we were now looking at a July start date. When we showed up on May the 13th we were told that we were not scheduled for the evaluation. The manager said that he would reach out to the scheduler to get us in the following Monday. I waited all weekend to be contacted but nothing. So I then emailed the scheduler on that Monday to ask about getting scheduled. Today it is Wednesday and no reply yet. I called the office again and they said they would reach out to the scheduler to see if I could get scheduled first thing. This is the worst experience we have ever had with an ABA clinic. If it were not for the fact we are so limited due to the type of insurance we had we would not even bother. But sadly we are stuck.
Thomas D
17 March 2024
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Kelsey Nelson
17 March 2024
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great employees and they love the kids they work with
Elizabeth Wingate
17 October 2023
google review
I turned in everything they asked for and 3 months later havent ever been able to get a phone call answered or email responded to. I understand that theres a wait list but they should atleast have someone who reaches out and lets you know whats going on like all the other ABA centers Im on the wait list for. Seems like this place is probably overwhelmed and unorganized.
Casey Bryant
17 August 2023
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Bonnie Holland
17 April 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism according to the latest reports.
Here are some reasons why:
Medical professionals understand autism better. More doctors are trained to test for autism and other developmental and language delays.
The definition of autism has evolved in recent years which means that an autism diagnosis covers more conditions to help more people get the services they need.
Yes, but there is room for improvement. We don’t have a single, perfect diagnostic tool for autism and there are a lot of factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis. There are a few “gold standards” that are used for diagnosis.
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
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