10 Reasons to Choose Wedgwood’s Autism Center for Child Development

According to the CDC, 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by symptoms in two primary areas: social communication and restrictive and repetitive behavior. With established, reliable behavioral standards, an autism diagnosis can be made when a child is as young as 12 months, but more commonly occurs around 2 – 3 years of age. With a diagnosis, families can access a variety of resources, programs, and services. With many options in Kent County, it can be overwhelming to decide what organizations and services are the best fit for each families’ needs.

Here are 10 Reasons to Choose Wedgwood’s Autism Center for Child Development (ACCD):

1. 1. Classroom like setting that promotes social skills and prepares children for school
      • 100% of children transition to less intensive services and 43% transition into general education classrooms!
   2. A spacious facility to encourage development & teaching in a fun, active environment with indoor & outdoor play and learning spaces.
   3. Specialized program designed for young children tailored to your child and your family’s needs
   4. Clinicians who supervise your child are all credentialed as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs®), and meet and review treatment plans weekly with a doctoral level clinician (BCBA-D™)
   5. A very selective hiring of accomplished, board certified clinicians with exceptional schooling and field experience
   6. Clinicians have small caseloads so they can dedicate more time to treating your child
   7. A thorough intake process to allow your clinician to get to know you and your child before beginning treatment
   8. Highly supervised certified behavior technicians who receive extensive training process to prepare them to work directly with your child
   9. Wedgwood is dedicated to supporting and caring for our staff so the people who care for your child feel supported and happy in their work environment
   10. As a Christian organization, our team is committed to providing services that are not only exceptional, but offered with grace and compassion.

Wedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to providing distinctively Christian, professional excellent services for children, teens, adults, and families in West Michigan! Whether it be help navigating the diagnosis process, touring our Autism Center, or starting services – we are here to help!

 

Check out this conversation with a member of the Wedgwood’s ACCD team, in which she shares more about her role, the life-changing work being done, and why she loves her job!