Parent Support, Speech Therapy, After-School / Community Activities
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Address: 1818 Kingston Highway
| Rome, GA
30161
Rating: 4.70
(15 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Humana,
Medicaid,
Tricare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children and their parents
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Appleseeds Behavioral Center - Rome
Appleseeds Behavioral Center was founded in 2013. When the doors first opened, most insurance plans in the state of Georgia did not cover ABA. Families were forced to pay out of pocket for services. Our original mission was to provide high quality, affordable ABA services to the Autism community. 2015 changed everything when Ava’s Law passed! The bill was si
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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1818 Kingston Highway,GA,30161
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(770) 627-2267
careteam@appleseedsaba.com
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This place has been a blessing to my family and our 3 year old. They send out a schedule in emails and reply to my texts promptly. They are very great to our son and have never made us feel any negative feelings.
Tatianna Price
17 March 2024
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We have bought books that ABC has published and really enjoy them.
Ashley Edwards
17 March 2024
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Dena Klingberg
17 March 2024
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Courtney Rediger
17 March 2024
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maria alvarez
17 March 2024
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I have worked at Appleseeds for 2 years now. The staff has become a second family to me and the kiddos are amazing I am so happy to be a part of this company and proud of all the hard work that has been put into our kiddos. Appleseeds is a great place to work and a great place to bring your kiddos where you know they will be safe happy and learn so many great things
Breanna Cromer
17 March 2022
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The healthcare workers are great and do a great job however the management and billing system is terrible My grandson attend the program for less than three months and after removing him from the program his mother received a bill from them for 1800. The next bill was over 2000 and after they turned the bill over to collections it is almost 4500. After he was taken out several attempts were made to inquire about billing to no avail. Anyone planning on enrolling their child in this program really need to have all the payment information explain to them up front. My grandson has Medicare and CareSource however neither one was billed for the services provided by Appleseeds. This is terrible business practice and it is virtually impossible to reach anyone in their office to get billing information.
Ronald Willis
17 March 2022
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I can not say enough wonderful things about the team at Appleseeds They are true professionals that love the kids and never stop believing in them
Jonathan Chenoweth
17 March 2022
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I can not express how wonderful Appleseeds is. From administration to the therapist they are simply the best.
TinaMae Ledford
17 March 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is: whenever you’re ready. You are your child’s greatest advocate and protector. It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers, or aren’t able to perfectly explain everything. You can still educate those around you about your child’s autism when you have the energy to do so. Check out our complete guide for examples and tips.
Teach and practice calming strategies with your child. Helping your child learn how to manage their emotions and reactions is very important. Teach your child different ways they can calm down and relax, such as:
Deep breathing, counting to 10, using sensory toys (like squishy balls or putty), going for a walk, listening to music
Build "relaxation time" into their normal routines and schedules
Practice these when your child is happy and calm so that later, when they’re highly stressed, they can access these skills
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
If you’re interested in understanding the non-verbal experience, we recommend watching The Reason I Jump. If you’re looking for a movie that can help your child understand their emotions, many neurodiverse families love Inside Out. Check out our autism-friendly movie guide here.
For both a scientific and personal look at autism, we recommend reading But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps. Check out our full book guide for more great reads.
Hero Elementary is great for the young ones. Songs for Littles is excellent for toddlers learning how to talk. And Ranking of Kings is a great option for anime and fantasy fans. See our full list of the best TV shows about autism and inclusion.
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.
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