Caregiver Collaboration
You are an important part of your child’s therapy, so participation in caregiver collaboration is part of the prescription. Depending on your child’s therapy plan, your Caravel team will schedule training on a regularly recurring basis, typically weekly. Some of these training sessions may be delivered via telehealth, as appropriate.
The Support You Need
Through its team of licensed clinical psychologists, psychometrists, and outpatient therapists, Caravel Counseling & Diagnostics (CCD) partners with our ABA teams to provide counseling services for our clients and their families. We also can put families in touch with other support organizations and support groups where they can connect with others facing similar challenges and share experiences.
Individualized Support Services
Generally, as a way of introducing families to ABA treatment, family support is recommended after the initial diagnosis. Individual psychotherapy and family support might also be beneficial for a child who is waiting to start intensive ABA therapy.
Continued Support and Follow-Up
One-on-one psychotherapy also provides a valuable transitional resource for children and families graduating out of intensive services.
In Their Own Words
Caravel changes lives! Caravel provides amazing treatment and instruction for families challenged by autism. Their intensive level of therapy involves the entire family and not just the individual. Our family is very thankful we found Caravel.
Caravel has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. Their team is so supportive and helpful with every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better experience for our family and the work they do will impact us in such a positive way for the rest of our lives!
We love this place. All the therapists are wonderful people who do amazing work. Our son is growing so much thanks to this therapy. I also love that monthly we have “family guidance” so we can check in to discuss his progress along with any concerns or goals.
We started Caravel a little over a year ago and at that time my child had just been diagnosed. He still had some speech issues and some aggressions and a lack of wanting to put himself out there. We are now in Kindergarten talking, learning, and in a regular classroom! We could not have done it without the help of everyone at Caravel. You will all be missed dearly by my child and will not be forgotten!
Caravel has been such a huge blessing to my child and family! The staff make themselves widely available for help at any time of the day and offer their best advice and expertise in everything. The difference with my child has been night and day. I could say so much more on how amazing they are. But really I urge you to go check them out and see for yourself!!!
We spent a year at Caravel, and it was a truly wonderful experience. They provided a huge level of support to our entire family, in helping us find solutions for challenging behaviors and struggles. Our son made so much growth and progress in both social and emotional skills, and he had fun doing it. He’s so well prepared for school now thanks to Caravel, and I have a lot more confidence in his abilities to successfully navigate the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both terms are used, often interchangeably, but each can have its own specific implications. Caravel Autism Health chooses to use the term “autism therapy” because it most accurately represents what we do. Our methodology (and the principles of ABA) involve developing a child’s verbal and social skills—a “therapy” approach—to promote better quality of life for the child and their family. The word “treatment” is often associated with the use of medications and can also imply a “cure” or a guaranteed outcome. There is no “cure” for autism, but through the therapy that Caravel provides, children and their families can experience better, more fulfilling life outcomes.
No. Safety, dignity, and personal preference are essential components of any ABA program. With an assent-based learning model, the child’s needs, choices, and autonomy are at the center of every plan. ABA providers work directly with people with autism to choose meaningful goals.
Yes. Choice is an essential part of an ABA program. Providers incorporate choice throughout the therapy process. This begins at intake when an individual and their caregivers work with providers to set goals that are important to them. The incorporation of choice is continually evaluated throughout therapy.
ABA providers teach evidence-based communication skills to people with autism, so they can express their wants and needs, strengthening their ability to advocate and participate in ongoing treatment decisions and person-centered planning. ABA therapy focuses on empowering people with autism to navigate their world and live connected and healthy lives.
