SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Aviation ABA, a therapy service for children with autism, showed off its new clinic during an open house and family day on Saturday.
The family day featured a sensory-friendly petting zoo, opportunities for parents to learn about the resources Aviation ABA offers and several stations catered to children with autism, including a tactile station with Play-Doh and kinetic sand, as well as a plant-a-seed station so kids can grow their own plant at home.
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
Autism therapy service holds open house for new Salt Lake City clinic (Courtesy: Daniel Willoughby // KTVX)
According to Sarah McConkie, a board-certified behavior analyst and the clinical director of Aviation ABA, the service offers therapy and specialized help for kids ages 2-22. Each child has an individual treatment plan with a behavior analyst and receives neuroaffirming care tailored to their needs.
They provide communication and social skills development, as well as guidance on daily living and behavior problems. McConkie said that a typical day at the clinic can include goal-oriented one-on-one time with a therapist, social skills groups, music and movement groups and art classes.
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She continued that the clinic will help facilitate the diverse sensory needs that many people living with autism have. As some people may be more sensitive to light or can’t filter the background noise of life, she said that Aviation ABA tries to provide them with everything they need to be successful.
For more information, you can visit Aviation ABA’s website.
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