Florida Families Have a New, Effective Option for Autism Therapy in Hopebridge
August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021
As many families around the country have learned, receiving an autism diagnosis for their children is not the end; it’s the start to a new world. But now that they have answers, another question often arises: how can they best enter this world?
While the initial diagnostic evaluation opens doors for autistic children, navigating the next steps and finding quality care like ABA therapy for them can be tricky, which we learned is the case for many Florida families.* From areas without access to autism therapy at all, to others with wait lists longer than six months, we at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers knew we had to do something to get these kids the help they need – sooner! – during such pivotal developmental years.
To provide better support for Florida families who want to see their children thrive, we are bringing our evidence-based autism services and vast experience into the state with up to 30 centers over the 12 to 18 months, starting along the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers and Brandon, FL. As part of Hopebridge’s vision for Florida, our goal is to decrease the wait time for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) and other center-based autism services like speech therapy, feeding therapy and occupational therapy. To do this, we will begin scheduling diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ABA therapy evaluations in August 2021, with a plan to open for full- and part-time therapy in October 2021.
If you are a Florida caregiver and believe your child may display signs of autism, we do not want you to wait to get answers or help. Connect with us here to learn more about our customized programs and schedule a diagnostic assessment and ABA evaluation for your child. You can also stay up to date on all our existing and upcoming locations on our centers page as we continue to grow the network within the state.
* All data referenced in this article was collected via a market survey conducted by Hopebridge
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