Autism Treatment Centers in Arkansas

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Springwoods Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Fayetteville, AR 72704
Springwoods also offers a specialized acute crisis inpatient program for individuals ages 10 and up with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Genetic Disorders.
Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for children ages 10 and up and for adults. Springwoods offers a Specialized acute crisis treatment setting for individuals 10 - 17 who are diagnosed with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Genetic Disorders. The hospital also offers outpatient medication management for ages 12 and up along with adult Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment. Medication Assisted Treatment is offered for adults with a referral from your PCP. Outpatient therapy and school-based counseling is also an option. Springwoods Behavioral Health offers no cost mental health assessments 24/7 ; no referral is needed.
Springwoods also offers a specialized acute crisis inpatient program for individuals ages 10 and up with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Genetic Disorders.
Springwoods Behavioral Health, an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, provides acute inpatient treatment for children ages 10 and up and for adults. Springwoods offers a Specialized acute crisis treatment setting for individuals 10 - 17 who are diagnosed with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Genetic Disorders. The hospital also offers outpatient medication management for ages 12 and up along with adult Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment. Medication Assisted Treatment is offered for adults with a referral from your PCP. Outpatient therapy and school-based counseling is also an option. Springwoods Behavioral Health offers no cost mental health assessments 24/7 ; no referral is needed.
(479) 239-5010 View (479) 239-5010
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We also conduct psychological, educational and development evaluations for a wide range of conditions, such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, and many more.
Arkansas Families First is a mental and behavioral health practice for children, teens, and families. Each of our psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors are specialists in particular areas and regularly collaborate on patient care, allowing you the benefit of team treatment and evaluation with a group of experts. We utilize evidence-based treatments and evaluation and we strive to empower parents and caregivers in all services. Our goal is to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, counseling, medicine, speech and occupational therapies have to offer. We are devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families by accurately diagnosing and effectively treating a range of child and family problems.
We also conduct psychological, educational and development evaluations for a wide range of conditions, such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, and many more.
Arkansas Families First is a mental and behavioral health practice for children, teens, and families. Each of our psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors are specialists in particular areas and regularly collaborate on patient care, allowing you the benefit of team treatment and evaluation with a group of experts. We utilize evidence-based treatments and evaluation and we strive to empower parents and caregivers in all services. Our goal is to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, counseling, medicine, speech and occupational therapies have to offer. We are devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families by accurately diagnosing and effectively treating a range of child and family problems.
(501) 404-9399 View (501) 404-9399
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Millcreek Behavioral Health, located in Fordyce, Arkansas, is a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for children and adolescents ages 6-17. Our residential program helps individuals who are struggling with behavioral health concerns and co-occurring addictions. We strive to meet each young person where they are in their healing journey by providing them with a safe environment where they can grow. Our programming offers each patient the chance to address behavioral and emotional concerns while learning tools for continued success. During their time with us, patients work with a diverse team of professionals, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, nutritionists, certified teachers, and case managers. The length of time a patient stays in our residential program depends on their individual needs, goals, and progress. However, most patients stay at our PRTF for four to six months. Our case managers provide support by helping patients transition to a less restrictive level of care or back to their regular routines after they complete treatment.
Millcreek Behavioral Health, located in Fordyce, Arkansas, is a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for children and adolescents ages 6-17. Our residential program helps individuals who are struggling with behavioral health concerns and co-occurring addictions. We strive to meet each young person where they are in their healing journey by providing them with a safe environment where they can grow. Our programming offers each patient the chance to address behavioral and emotional concerns while learning tools for continued success. During their time with us, patients work with a diverse team of professionals, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, nutritionists, certified teachers, and case managers. The length of time a patient stays in our residential program depends on their individual needs, goals, and progress. However, most patients stay at our PRTF for four to six months. Our case managers provide support by helping patients transition to a less restrictive level of care or back to their regular routines after they complete treatment.
(855) 999-0271 View (855) 999-0271
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Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN, provides short-term inpatient care for adolescents ages 12-17 facing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and suicidal ideation. Our 24/7 monitored, secure environment helps young people in crisis stabilize and begin healing. Treatment may include CBT, life skills training, and psychoeducational or process groups. Length of stay varies based on individual needs and symptom severity.
Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN, provides short-term inpatient care for adolescents ages 12-17 facing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and suicidal ideation. Our 24/7 monitored, secure environment helps young people in crisis stabilize and begin healing. Treatment may include CBT, life skills training, and psychoeducational or process groups. Length of stay varies based on individual needs and symptom severity.
(877) 874-6945 View (877) 874-6945

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Autism Treatment Centers

What is the most effective treatment for autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.

How does ABA work?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.

How does treatment for autism work?

Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.

How long does therapy for autism take?

Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.