Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Adult Independent Living
Address: 39 East Franklin Street
| Hagerstown, MD
21740
Rating: 4.31
(7 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Medicaid,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Optum Health / United Behavioral Health,
Ages Served:
All ages
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Achieving True Self - Hagerstown
Achieving True Self is proud to serve the community at large. Our treatment services are data-driven and delivered through the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) -- a practice supported by over five decades of scientific research. Our history and experience providing behavioral health treatment with a strong family systems approach proves effective in assessment and treatment of persons with autism and behavioral health diagnoses in creating sustainable change. Our team members focus on the transference of skills throughout all stages of treatment to support the ultimate independence of the individual served, their family, and their surrounding community.
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.
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39 East Franklin Street,MD,21740
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ATS is a highly engaging and nurturing company to work for I love interacting with our clientstheir families and truly appreciate the support I receive from the BCBAs and the Team Its so rewarding to make a difference in our clients lives
Cheryl Carder
17 March 2024
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Alexandra Berke
17 March 2024
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Anonymous
21 July 2023
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Everyone matters The ATS team goes out of their way for employees and clients alike. Everyone is super supportive and understanding. This is the most positive company I have ever had the pleasure of being apart of The team brought me on and helped me become a registered behavioral therapist right out of college and is now helping me obtain BCBA supervision hours. There is so much support resources and study groups to help those who want to succeed and advance in their career.
Julie
17 April 2023
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Achieving True Self is an incredible company to work for. The ATS team is so supportive and encouraging. They also provide many great opportunities for growth in the field.
Ayse Lee Yilmaz
17 March 2022
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I sent them all the information as soon as they opened in my area and NEVER heard from them I even called them multiple times and NOTHING.. I wouldnt even leave 1 star its BS
Renee A.
17 March 2022
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Tiffany Giffin
17 March 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
If you’re not sure where to start, this article lists 6 types of housing to be on the lookout for. Your child’s school and other parents are great resources to find out about potential options. Local groups, like your area’s Arc chapter, autism society, or special needs groups on social media, are good places to find resources as well. For additional help, consider working with a social worker and/or case manager.
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