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St. Claire Shores, MI dates back to 1710, when the area was inhabited by French settlers who referred to it as L’anse Creuse. In the 1800s, St. Claire Shores became home to numerous Irish immigrants, and it was officially incorporated as a village in 1925. 

 

Over the years, St, Claire Shores grew, becoming a haven for people who admired its lakefront location. Today, residents enjoy the retreat from the metropolitan rush of the Detroit area offered by the city. It is a thriving, family-friendly community with quaint tree-lined streets and beautiful homes.

ABA Therapy For Autism in St. Claire Shores, MI

Since we opened in 2014 our mission has been to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lead fulfilling and independent lives. We are proud to provide services to ASD families in St. Claire Shores based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Every element of our programs is tailored for each child and family, based on their unique needs and strengths. There are no cookie-cutter solutions here!

In-Home ABA Therapy For Autism in St. Claire Shores, MI


Our in-home ABA therapy for autism programs starts with you – what’s happening at home, what kind of behavior you see day-to-day, and what you think. Once we’ve talked and taken the time to set up the logistics, we’ll customize a program for your child. 

 

Your child’s individualized program will have a custom blend of strategies for skill acquisition, behavior management, skill natural environment teaching, social skill instruction, and structured teaching methods. We’ll focus on the areas in which the child might struggle, including:

 

  • Communication
  • Play/leisure skills
  • Self-help/adaptive
  • Cognitive development
  • Social interaction
  • Behavior

We’ll also help you and your family with the training you need to make the program a success at home. For more information, go to our in-home ABA therapy for autism page.

Our Intake Process


We cover everything from your first phone call all the way to the first ABA therapy session:

 

  • Intake Questionnaire Phone Call
  • Insurance Benefits Coordination
  • Assessment
  • Kickoff Meeting
  • Authorization for Services
  • Therapy Sessions

Autism Educational Services in St. Claire Shores, MI


We serve all student populations in St. Claire Shores with autism educational services for grades pre-K through high school. Our autism educational services include general education, students identified at risk, emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, hearing and visual impairment, and other health impairments. 

 

With autism educational services, you might find that pre-existing systems can improve or your child might develop entirely new ones. Regardless, our approach is constant – collaboration is the key! By working side-by-side with the district, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and interdisciplinary teams in St. Claire Shores we aim to increase staff competence in improving positive behaviors in all students.

 

Additionally, we utilize individual educational evaluations, classroom management systems, staff training, and PBIS/MTSS systems-level consultations, to create measurable academic gains for all students. For more information please go to our autism educational services page.

Why GBC Autism Services For Families in St. Claire Shores, MI?


When we create a plan for your child we bring the expertise that we’d want for our own children:

 

  • Owned and operated by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs)
  • Accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and recognized as a top 10% provider in the nation
  • Member of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
  • Ongoing training for our BCBA therapists and Behavior Technicians
  • Professional development training for those who want to get advanced certification

We pride ourselves on our communication with our families. We make it a priority to communicate quickly and efficiently. Your child and you are both better off with clear communication! 

 

When you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen. Contact us for a free consultation today!

Resources For Families in St. Claire Shores, MI


When you’re ready to talk, we are ready to listen.