Therapy Services

Contact: Erin Brooker Lozott, Ed.D, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Program Director
Email: erin.lozott@elsforautism.org
Phone: 561-598-6200

Individualized & Comprehensive Evaluation

GOALS: Global Outreach Autism Learning Services

The GOALS program provides families around the world the opportunity to access a highly qualified transdisciplinary team of professionals (Speech-Language Pathologist, Behavior Analyst, Music Therapists, Occupational Therapist) that work together to develop a unique & individualized program for their child with autism, along with direct coaching and training of parents and therapists. The program is available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus or by video conferencing.

Early Education, Intervention & Diagnostic Services

CADI: Collaborative Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Program

The CADI program is for children under the age of 7. Our team of highly skilled professionals provides a comprehensive evaluation and report which includes a profile of strengths and weaknesses, recommendations to support program development, and a formal diagnosis of ASD, as appropriate.

Spring into Action

Spring into Action programs are early education services for children up to age 5 years 12 months. The most current evidence-based practices are used to make choices about the methods integrated into Spring into Action programs. Interventions are designed to address social communication, language, play, and pre-academic skills. Parent involvement is key to the success of early education services.

Spring into Action: Together

Spring into Action: Together is a caregiver-implemented early intervention program for children 18 months to 3 years of age. The program is designed to support communication, social engagement, and play skills. Caregivers will learn valuable strategies to support their child’s learning and growth while participating in fun and structured classroom-based activities.

Spring into Action: Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) Classroom

This program is an early intervention service for children up to age 5 years 12 months. The Spring into Action: Early Intervention program will specifically use a Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Young Children (CBTYC). Key components to CBTYC are:
(1) intense services based on applied behavior analysis (e.g., the use of discrete trial and incidental teaching, errorless learning, and shaping)
(2) measurement to assess the effectiveness of the program
(3) services provided across a variety of settings
(4) low student-to-teacher ratios
(5) focus on the core symptoms of autism
(6) written guidance through treatment manuals and other materials

Spring Into Action: Complementary Services

Complementary Services can include:

Behavior Therapy

1:1 ABA Therapy

Els for Autism Foundation® Behavior Analytic Services and Education (BASE) program provides ABA services in a clinic setting.

RUBI: Parent Training

Many children with autism exhibit behavioral problems, including tantrums, noncompliance, aggression, and self-injury. These behaviors may not only hinder the individual’s ability to learn but may also amplify caregiver stress. The RUBI Autism Network parent training program teaches parents to use applied behavior analysis techniques to manage their child’s challenging behaviors.

Mental Health Counseling Services

Mental health counseling services are available to offer support to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues associated with living with a disability. Individual and group counseling services are specifically designed to address issues with depressive symptoms, anxiety, social isolation, and other comorbid diagnoses. The main focus is to improve the overall quality of life and increase community participation.

Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and language therapy provides an individual with access to speech, language and a means to communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings. The overall objective of speech-language therapy services is to optimize an individuals’ ability to communicate, thereby improving quality of life.

Els for Autism Foundation Speech and Language Therapy Services program is available to individuals across ages and is currently offering:

Comprehensive speech and language evaluations
Individualized 1:1 speech and language intervention
Social communication/pragmatic language groups