Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Social Skills Training
Address: 1573 Fall River Ave,
| Seekonk, MA
02771
Rating: 3.70
(9 reviews)
Insurances:
ComPsych,
Health Net,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Managed Health Network (MHN),
Optum Health / United Behavioral Health,
Ages Served:
All ages
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-clinic,
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About Positive Synergy
Our culture is driven by creativity, out of the box thinking, and pure enjoyment for what we do. Each team member is enthusiastic about the science of behavior and has a whole bunch of evidence-based tricks up their sleeves to make learning fun!
This wacky group of individuals has a work hard, play hard mentality that helps to drive our mission and ignites passion in each other. Our services are unparalleled because of their constant dedication and support, not only to our clients but to each other. We provide in-home, center based, and social skills services in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for children with Autism.
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.
ComPsych
Health Net
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Managed Health Network (MHN)
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1573 Fall River Ave,,MA,02771
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(508) 216-0116
operations@psaba.org
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My son was a client of theirs for 4 years. Without warning they dropped us because they changed their service area. The way they informed us was over email. So impersonal and cold after being with their company for so long. To me they are not the warm family friendly company they pretend to be. IMO they do not have any loyalty to their clients and will make decisions based on whats best for them and not the family.
Kaitlyn Neil
17 March 2024
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Ive called numerous times and left messages and no one has called me back or reached out.
Kristin Bovaird
17 March 2024
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Great experience for both my children top notch therapy beyond great staff very warm comforting and always attentive beyond happy with results theyve accomplished for us highly recommended for anyone that needs their services wont be disappointed
Donald Van Voast
17 September 2023
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We LOVE LOVE LOVE Positive Synergy and everyone there who works with our son From ABA to speech to playgroup everything and everyone has been truly outstanding and our son is making such great progress
Chrissy Kendrick
17 May 2023
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Wendy Fonseca
17 March 2021
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Phil lip
17 March 2020
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Very professional The staff at Positive Synergy are extremely dedicated and its apparent they love what they do
L Brown
17 March 2019
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Sarah Medeiros
17 March 2019
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Anya
17 March 2019
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.
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.