Education: School Consultants (22+ Years)

Behavioral and Educational Consulting across all settings
– BCBA Independent Supervision
– Individual consulting across settings (for those outside of Cuyahoga County or when not eligible for CCBDD Services)
– ADA Programming and positive supports for businesses

Helping others achieve life outcomes.

Services are not covered by insurance, however they will begin accepting CareSource as of December 27, 2017.

A treatment and training center specializing in assisting individuals with autism and their families. They offer the comprehensive assessment, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorder using “The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach”.

Services include direct care, parent/professional training, consulting, mentorship and support.

Licensed psychologists working with children, adolescents and adults.

They offer the following services:
15 different social skills groups ages 6-26 (ongoing — join any time)
Alternative Education Program- Perspectives Academy
Advocacy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In home services
Individual, group and family therapy
School Consultation
Testing

Also offers a weekly social club for ages 8-18. Parents can drop off and leave their child for 3 hours. Kids will be divided by age. Reservations preferred by calling the main number listed below.

Note that this resource offers some therapies that are not evidence-based. Milestones only promotes evidence-based therapies, and we encourage anyone who is not familiar with what those therapies are to contact our Helpdesk.

Additional Mentor location: 7200 Center Rd Suite 204, 44060

Insurance is accepted: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Cleveland Clinic EHP, Humana, Medical Mutual, Sumacare, United Behavioral Health, Oscar. Autism and Jon Peterson scholarship provider.

Provides a state-of-the-art diagnostic program, treatment services and support services, in addition to parent education, group therapy and training programs that enhance the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. Note that some appointments may require a physician referral.

Diagnostic Services — a comprehensive multidisciplinary diagnostic battery that follows the Autism Speaks- Autism Treatment Network diagnostic protocol

Medical Collaborative Care — on-going follow-up care by Developmental/Behavioral Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, and Child Psychiatrists

Therapeutic Programming Session — children can undergo a Therapeutic Programming Session with a speech therapist, occupational therapist, and psychologist, all of whom have expertise in autism spectrum disorders.

Therapy Services — staff provides individual and group therapy models in the areas of speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavior therapy

Early Intensive Behavior Intervention — The Center offers intensive programming based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for preschool-aged children with ASD.

The Kelly Autism Program offers educational support through Individual Education Plan assistance, classroom adaptations and tutoring, community involvement through active participation in community activities, social and leisure activities, job coaching, and parent support. They support clients ages 6 to adult.

KAP offers programs for Elementary, Middle and High School students. They also offer a college support program through WKU.

This is a private pay service, with some financial assistance available.

Offers many services for children and young adults (ages 18 months – 22 yrs.) with a multitude of neurological and psychological diagnoses, including treatment services and intervention with an emphasis on prevention, behavior management and positive behavioral supports.

New programs include an autism diagnostic clinic (with a guarantee of 4-week scheduled appointments) ;
A new adult services division called Link Up offering a day program, which will accept the medicaid waivers;
KidsLink Connect — an insurance-based intensive ABA home and/or center programming

All professionals are experts in behavioral intervention.

These therapists have experience working with children and adolescents with autism: Michele DePolo; Richard Cowan

Milestones Autism Resources improves the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by educating, coaching, and connecting the autism community of Northeast Ohio with evidence-based information.

Milestones focuses on educating and providing life-long, effective strategies for success at school, home, the community, and the workplace. Through the transformative power of education, Milestones is actively assisting parents, professionals, and individuals with autism on their journey and improving their outcomes.

Core services and programs:
· Annual Autism Conference with workshop track designated for parents, family members, and caregivers
· One-on-one consultations at any age, stage, and ability
· Free autism Helpdesk, open 24/7
· Vetted Online Resource Center

If you are interested in a consultation, please fill out an intake form and someone will contact you.

Offers a wide array of programs and services for people with autism and their families, including:

Preschool and Day School for children and adolescents
Transitional education program
Residential treatment for children, adolescents and adults
Summer and extended school year programs
The Soap Shop (a business that offers vocational experience for individuals with autism)
VizZle (visual language technology)
An online autism resource center developed in partnership with the Women’s General Hospital Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

Mental health and substance abuse services to individuals of all ages. The staff is a multi-disciplinary team with additional training in a variety of different areas, including ADHD, OCD, depression, and social anxiety. They are open 7 days a week.

They have weekly group meetings for teens (13-17) on life skills, and a social skills group for children aged 9-12.

NLA is a preferred mental health and chemical dependency provider for most insurance plans, managed care, and employee assistance programs (EAPs).

Additional locations:
Aurora: 199 S. Chillicothe Road, Suite 206, Aurora, OH
Cleveland Heights: 2460 Fairmount Blvd, Suite 211, Cleveland Hts, OH

Includes guides, webcasts, workshops and information on services throughout the autism journey, from diagnosis to adulthood.

Works with children and adolescents ages 2-adult. She will service clients throughout Northeast Ohio. Services offered include school consulting, ABA consulting and therapy, academic and behavior intervention, parent training, and workshops.

A Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider. Accepts Medicaid insurance and CareSource.

Provides diagnostic evaluations where an autism spectrum disorder is suspected, in coordination with primary care physician.

Able to provide behavior analytic/functional behavioral evaluations where there are concerns about disruptive and other maladaptive behaviors.

Works with individual, parents, other family members, and caregivers, including educators, to develop plans and teach skills for behavior change and other goals.

Assists with autism education and help family members cope with associated stressors.

Extends treatment to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing fears, anxiety, and depression, problems related to ADD/ADHD, and child/adolescent behavioral issues at home and/or school, for assessment and problem-focused/evidence-based treatment.

Accepts Ohio Medicaid and CareSource insurance.

Additional location:
Reserve Psychological Consultants, Inc.
210 Portage Trail Ext. West, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio  44223.
Phone (330) 929-1326.