Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy
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Address: 16414 Southpark Drive
| Westfield, IN
46074
Rating: 5.00
(3 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Medicaid,
UnitedHealthcare,
Physicians Health Plan,
IU Health Plans (Indiana University Health),
MD Wise,
Ages Served:
0 - 9 years old
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Bierman Autism Centers - Westfield, IN
Established in 2006, Bierman Autism Centers is a leading authority in delivering comprehensive ABA services for children diagnosed with Autism. We dedicate ourselves to empowering children to achieve measurable outcomes and progress at th
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16414 Southpark Drive,IN,46074
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This has been the third ABA center that Ive dealt with and by far the best experience. The communication with me about what my children are working on what they have mastered and their goals is amazing. I meet once a month with our childrens BCBA Katelyn for updates. Shes very thorough with explaining everything that my children are working on at the center. All of the staff that Ive met are extremely passionate about the children and are very kind. I love that there is an open door policy so that I can check in on my kids whenever I please. I see a lot of positive changes in my kids behaviors especially with my 3 year old daughter whose been attending this center the longest. She speaks much more clear than she did before attending Bierman. She recognizes her numbers colors days of the week and is now almost fully potty trained. She no longer have extremely long temper tantrums nor does she scream and yell because she is using more of her words. When she is upset I catch her doing breathing exercises that were taught to her by her awesome Therapists. Of course she still has a moment here and there but its way less often than it was before. Our 2 year old is eloping a lot less and is learning to listen to simple commands such as stop. He has been there a short period of time but I am already seeing a difference. My overall goal is for them to be as independent as possible when Dad and I are no longer here to care for them and I believe that Bierman is making that possible. I highly recommend their services to any kid on the spectrum.
Theresa Hardaway
17 March 2024
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Great facility and caring and supportive team.
Liuda Lang
17 March 2024
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Great staff. First class quality care. My son has been attending full time for over five years now.
Adam Meents
17 March 2017
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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