To meet the needs of family caregivers raising children with pervasive disabilities or supporting disabled or aging adults, Butterfly Effects is now servicing the Sarasota area. Already established in many areas across the state and country, the Butterfly Effects network promotes a progressive model of coordinated education, therapy, and behavioral services.
Pompano, FL (PRWEB) February 02, 2012
Already established in Tampa, as well as in Southeast Florida and in many locales across the nation, the Butterfly Effects network has assisted countless families with its progressive model of highly coordinated education, therapy, behavioral, and support services.
Butterfly Effects provides whole-life services to the families of children and adults with genetic or acquired disabilities, including autism, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s. Nearly all of its services are delivered one-on-one in homes, school, or other natural environments.
The agency is a strong proponent of Early Intervention services for young children evidencing signs of autism or developmental delays. “It’s absolutely essential that parents seek out services as soon as possible,” says Butterfly Effects founder and CEO Charlotte Fudge. “Early Intervention can make all the difference in how a child develops. Parents need to know that services are often available for young children even without an official diagnosis.”
To access information about Butterfly Effects Family Caregiver supports visit http://butterflyeffects.com/services/family-caregiver-support.
All of Butterfly Effects therapists, tutors, and support staff are trained in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Backed by over 30 years of scientific research, ABA-based interventions are highly effective with both children and adults. They are used to teach new skills and habits, and eliminate problematic behaviors through continuous encouragement and positive reinforcement.
As a therapeutic intervention for children with autism, ABA stands alone. It is recognized as the only type of treatment that is regarded “objectively substantiated as effective” by the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. This opinion has also been voiced by a number of state and national agencies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institute of Health, U.S. Surgeon General, and the FDA. It is also supported by TRICARE insurance for military families for which Butterfly Effects is an approved provider.
Originally founded in the Fort Lauderdale area in 2004, Butterfly Effects has developed a national network that now includes over 300 professional psychologists, therapists, educators, caregivers, and case coordinators.
“One of our primary goals is to eliminate the fragmentation that often turns what should be complementary services into competing services,” says Mrs. Fudge. “We practice continuous case coordination designed to provide support and services during all the phases and transitions through which an individual will pass. This allows us to plan early and proactively, building the skills and the support network that will allow a person to achieve his or her greatest potential and realize as much independence and community connection as possible.”
Many of the services are delivered by highly trained and professionally supervised ABA Tutors who often work 20-40 hours a week to provide academic support, speech and language practice, and social skill development. Read about our academic and ABA tutors at http://butterflyeffects.com/company/academic-tutors.
Butterfly Effects services include:
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Screening, Testing, and Evaluation
- Early Intervention for children evidencing autism and other developmental challenges
- Behavioral Interventions for children and adults
- Mental Health Evaluations and Therapy
- ASHA-Certified Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Sensory Integration Training
- Educational Support including testing, school readiness, IEP development, homeschool support, fundamental and advanced academic tutoring
- Transitional Support and Life Skill Training
- Companion Care and Respite Care for adults
- Respite and Babysitting, and Mother’s Helper Services for infants and children,
- Family Caregiver Support and Training
- Case coordination including help with insurance and paperwork
A butterfly effect is one in which a small action leads to great results. When such an action is conscious, anything is possible.
Family members can put their own butterfly effect into motion by calling (888) 880-9270 or visiting the Butterfly Effects website at http://butterflyeffects.com/.
Qualified ABA tutors and other providers with the right training and positive personality are invited to make application to join the Butterfly Effects team by calling or visiting the website.
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Alex Levin
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888-880-9270
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