Blog Topic: Sibling Care
Caring for Siblings of Children With Autism: What Every Family Should Know When a child is diagnosed with autism, the
We believe learning should be fun! Utilizing predominantly Natural Environment Teaching methods promotes learning in a fun, engaging, child-centered manner. We aim to support and motivate our learners to reach their highest potential. Our goal is that every individual have the opportunity to live a happy and healthy life, be accepted for who they are, and have supportive relationships with family and friends.
SOAR provides in-home and community-based ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services to children and adolescents ages 2-18 years.
We offer comprehensive and focused in-home ABA programs that develop communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors. Learning can occur in as little as 10 hours per week or over 25 hours per week, depending on your child’s specific learning needs and individualized goals.
We work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and related service providers to share helpful strategies and build consistency across settings. Collaboration with caregivers makes it easier to support your child at home, school, or in the community. Our goal is to ensure that your child and your family is healthy, happy, and supported.
Our group sessions support social-emotional skills, friendships, and community participation. These play-based sessions are led by Behavior Analysts and support real growth in social confidence and behavior in the context of interactive and collaborative play with same-aged peers. These sessions are perfect for our learners who no longer need traditional ABA Therapy sessions.
Our training helps parents and caregivers better understand behavior, stay calm in tough moments, and make values-based choices. You’ll learn how to support your child with clarity, patience, and purpose.
We will assist you in checking the benefits and guide you through the next steps. SOAR is in network with: GA Medicaid, Peach State, Amerigroup, CareSource, Cigna, United Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna
Our sessions happen outside the clinic, helping kids apply skills in natural, everyday places they visit.
Every game or activity is structured around practicing social, communication, and adaptive behavior goals, guided by our behavior analyst.
We help children recognize emotions in themselves and others, building empathy and better self-control.
Kids work directly on sharing, taking turns, and joining conversations with peers their own age.
Our methods are built into daily life, so children gain skills they can use at home, school, and in the community.
Children have individualized 1:1 support or join small group sessions where they can connect with others, build friendships, and practice skills in fun ways.
We support neurodiverse children toward meaningful progress, opening opportunities that honor their interests
We celebrate every child’s individuality, promoting respect, understanding, and connection across homes, schools, and communities.
We partner with families, teachers, and peers to create supportive everyday routines and shared successes.
Heather earned her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Auburn University and received her BCBA certification in 2006. She has expertise in early intervention, verbal behavior, severe problem behavior, special education, and university practicum instruction. Her experience with children and adolescents spans a wide array of settings, including private and public schools, clinic based, and in-home settings. She has two decades of experience utilizing ABA techniques in a supervisory and direct service capacity. She is dedicated to a team approach, with multi-disciplinary providers supporting the role of the parent in their child’s road to success.
Heather wished to create a therapeutic program that incorporated best practices for children, their families, and the therapeutic team. SOAR was born out of Heather’s passion to help children and families reach their highest potential and manage the unique challenges of Autism and related disorders.
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