Friendswood, TX, October 2, 2019 — The growing need to provide access to early autism services is increasing as more children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before. Behavioral Innovations, a leader in providing evidenced-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum, has opened their newest center in Friendswood, TX on Monday, September 30, 2019. This will mark Behavioral Innovations’ 32nd center opening across Texas and Oklahoma, making them one of the largest providers of center-based ABA therapy in the region. Their centers focus on providing a fun, engaging play-based approach in helping every child reach their developmental goals.
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy is the most effective, early-intervention treatment for children with Autism. Behavioral Innovation’s center-based model is designed to promote growth in children’s skills across many facets of development including social interaction, skill acquisition, play skills, communication, and adaptive skills. Behavioral Innovations’ state-of-the-art facilities offer a fun, welcoming environment where learning and social interaction occur more naturally.
The new therapy center will be led by Clinical Director, Drew Mercer. Mr. Mercer has over 10 years of healthcare experience working in various settings including center-based development, which makes him a great fit to help launch the new center. “We are very excited to open our doors to the Friendswood community and serve as a great resource for those families who have a child diagnosed with autism,” said Mr. Mercer. “The surrounding community has already welcomed us openly and we look forward to partnering with other healthcare providers in the area as we all work together.”
Behavioral Innovations se fundó hace casi 20 años, cuando sus fundadores, Lori Russo, Carla Edwards y Billy Edwards —con un máster en Análisis Conductual—, constataron la falta de servicios disponibles para ayudar a los niños diagnosticados con autismo. En 2003 abrieron el primer centro de terapia ABA para el autismo en Dallas, Texas, y siguieron expandiéndose. En la actualidad, Behavioral Innovations atiende a cerca de 400 clientes en Texas y Oklahoma. Como resultado, su equipo en constante crecimiento cuenta con personal apasionado y dedicado en áreas como admisiones, seguros, facturación, operaciones y, lo más importante, un equipo clínico altamente cualificado.
The new Friendswood center is enrolling clients now. The center will be located at 105 East Shadowbend in Friendswood, Texas. For more information, or to connect with the Friendswood therapy center, please call (855) 782-7822.