Address: 620 Oakland Street | Hendersonville, NC 28791
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About St. Gerard House
Our Mission is to help individuals with autism and their families experience more joy and achieve meaningful life outcomes.
Today, St. Gerard House is providing ABA therapy, prevocational training, social skills classes, and a wide array of other services for individuals with autism and their families.
St. Gerard House opened its doors in 2010 and since then has been a center of hope for individuals with autism and their families. Although this is when St. Gerard House began serving the autism community, the story begins many years before that.
In the year 2000, against all odds, Caroline Long had a son named Liam Patrick Gerard Blackwell. Liam was a beautiful and happy baby, but Caroline began noticing things about him that were unexpected. Although Liam was a joy to be around, he demonstrated very repetitive behaviors, severe gut issues and developmentally, seemed to be falling behind other children his age. In the meantime, her daughter, Bridget was born and had her own set of complications. At three, Liam was diagnosed with autism and shortly after Bridget was diagnosed at age two.
St Gerard House employees are a hard-working, positive and enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. We are called to this life changing work of helping individuals with autism find more joy and achieve meaningful life outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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