The Times of Northwest Indiana
Written by Joseph S. Pete, 4/23/23
Caravel Autism Health just had a ribbon-cutting for its new therapy clinic in Munster.
The clinic at 10419 Calumet Ave. aims to help children on the autism spectrum, who work with therapists to make connections, develop skills and gain confidence. Its services include diagnosis, evaluation, counseling and family support.
“We change lives through ABA therapy,” Caravel CEO Mike Miller said.
ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis does have some critics who contend it forces children with autism to conform to neurotypical standards and repetitively focuses on eliminating problematic behaviors.
Miller said it can make a positive difference in children’s lives.
“This is evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism reach their greatest potential,” he said. “We want all children to have access to the highest quality autism care available, so we are stepping up to build clinics where families have struggled to find providers.”
Caravel Autism Health aims to welcome autistic children with colorful, sensory-friendly spaces. It aims to use positive reinforcement to teach children skills, like communication and socialization.
The clinic uses a proprietary system to track children’s progress with real-time data so it can customize every child’s therapy to ensure the best outcome. It said it has increased targeted clinical quality measures by 34% since last year.
“Our innovative therapy approach leads to better outcomes and happier lives for the entire family,” said Maggie Ealy, clinical director at Caravel’s Munster clinic. “ABA therapy has the greatest impact during the early developmental years, so we’re excited to bring this new resource to young children in Northwest Indiana.”
Founded in 2009, Caravel Autism Health now operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho and Washington.
For more information, call 219-217-3648 or visit caravelautism.com.
Written by Joseph S. Pete, The Times of Northwest Indiana, 4/23/23
