Addressing the Needs of the Whole Child
At The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, we have comprehensive options of supplemental individualized and small-group resources to help in the classroom, in your home and in the community. Our beneficial resources include:
Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior
In addition to learning skills, it’s important to your child’s long-term success to be able to apply those skills in a variety of settings, both inside and outside the classroom. Our team of Behavior specialists is qualified to help and can do so at times that fit your needs and schedule. MORE
Assessments
In order to evaluate and track your child’s progress, The Shafer Center for Early Intervention offers comprehensive assessments in the following areas:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA/VB)
- Educational Assessments
- Speech-Language Assessments
Behavior Consultation Services
Behavioral issues are common in children with autism, and our Behavior Consultants work closely with you as a parent, or your child’s school to develop, monitor and adapt your child’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). MORE
Best Buds Summer Camp
Our Summer Day Camp is an integrated and comprehensive program that maximizes your child’s learning in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Best Buds Summer Camp is open to children ages 3-8 and is offered annually during the summer. MORE
Occupational Therapy
Conducted at The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, our occupational therapists use child-centered techniques and state-of-the-art therapy space to help your child progress to his/her next level. Our Occupational Therapy team creates a controlled, sensory friendly environment where your child can succeed and enjoy our climbing walls, monkey bars and other fun activities. MORE
Speech-Language Therapy
Our speech-language pathologists will work with your child individually, at The Shafer Center for Early Intervention or in your home, to improve his/her communication skills. Our Speech-language pathologists know how to create a positive and fun learning environment and offers: Individual Speech-Language Therapy, Small-Group Language Therapy and Speech-Language Consultation. MORE