Programs for Youth with Autism Spectrum DisordersDevereux offers programs for youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that incorporate various living arrangements, including on-campus units and group homes in Massachusetts. The goal of our programs is to help youth improve in the following areas:
Population ServedMales, ages 5 to 21, who face challenges in the areas of social communication, social cognition and self-regulation. These youth typically exhibit primary difficulties consistent with:
In addition, these youth often carry secondary diagnoses including:
Treatment PhilosophyThe foundation of our treatment is Positive Behavior Support. Multi-disciplinary teams conduct a thorough assessment of each child’s abilities to create individualized behavior support plans based on the child’s strengths and needs. These plans are designed to improve self-efficacy with a systematic focus on social pragmatic skills. By integrating applied behavior analytic methods with a relational approach, Devereux offers youth and their families a cohesive, supportive and evidence-based model of treatment. In addition to core approaches, a full range of services are provided for optimum care:
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