Key Factors to Consider When Selecting an Autism Therapy Center

What are some key factors to consider while selecting an autism therapy centre?

If you are a parent to a child on the spectrum, you are well acquainted with the pressure of finding the right autism center. 
It is overwhelming to say the least.

Add to this the pressure of finding an institution fast to prevent further harm and access development delay treatment.

The one thing that helps make this process slightly easier is - being equipped with the right information and an understanding of what to expect from a school you can trust. 

Here are some key factors to keep in mind while choosing an autism centre

1. Accreditation and reputation

You need to prioritize accreditation and reputation when on the hunt for the right autism center!

While accreditation ensures that the autism center is sticking to meticulous standards of care and professionalism, you should also look for certifications from regulatory bodies in the field of autism treatment.

A great way to gain insight into an autism center’s reputation and track record of success is to read online reviews and client feedback from other families who have experienced that particular autism center.

For instance, you can read what people have to say about India Autism Center here -  https://www.indiaautismcenter.org/testimonials/ 

2. Specialized programs and therapeutic services

Each individual with autism has different strengths, challenges and preferences.

Therefore, it is crucial to choose an autism center that has a multidisciplinary team for autism patients, offering a variety of development delay treatments and therapeutic approaches, tailored to suit the individual’s needs.

India Autism Center also provides you with an environment that supports other co-occurring situations with ASD such as anxiety or sensory processing issues.

3. Qualified and experienced management and members of staff

Teachers and caretakers quickly become the first role-models for children.

Ensure that the management and staff are sensitive and highly trained professionals with extensive experience working with people on the autism spectrum.

They should include board certified behavior analysts, speech language pathologists,  development delay treatment specialists, occupational therapists, and psychologists - basically a multidisciplinary team for autism patients.

India Autism Center has a team of dynamic experts specializing in the aforementioned fields. 

Our founder Mr. Suresh Somani, is personally a parent to a person with a neuro developmental disability and hence takes all the necessary steps to carefully curate faculty who would treat each child like their own. 

4. Family involvement and support services

A community and an ecosystem where boundaries are invisible and families can live with the impacted person, should be a non-negotiable.

This helps those on the spectrum manage their emotional and physical growth. 

At India Autism Center we fully understand and prioritize the value and impact that family life has on healing. We recognise the enormous challenges faced by parents and family members of individuals impacted by autism, and how difficult it is for them to receive the correct support and assistance.

We strive to provide the families with the right emotional support and skills required to effectively support the autistic person, and navigate the challenges associated with the disorder. 

Samaavesh, our residential complex has two residential programs and one daycare program. The family homes and daycare units are designed so that the families can move into the campus and make it their home, while the impacted individual attends daycare services and returns home to their family at night without having to leave the campus!

Honesty and transparency

There should be complete transparency in discussing the autistic individuals needs and future goals.

If an autism center is offering unrealistic results, it is a giant red flag!

Autism is not a disease. It is crucial to try and understand them and not “cure” them. Any center that offers a miracle cure should be avoided at all costs! You should look for more centres offering development delay treatments and holistic care.

At India Autism Center we have a policy of absolute and honest clarity when it comes to discussing an autistic person’s treatment and rehabilitation. The end goal is to be able to manage the impacted individual’s symptoms to the best of our ability, and to equip them to reach their full potential. 
Choosing the right autism center is an important commitment that begs careful consideration and research. It is a decision that will ultimately decide the future of the autistic person’s development and quality of life.

Autism is not a burden or a curse, it is a blessed journey.

At India Autism Center we live by the motto “Stretch your shine!”

We pray that you will let us support you and your family in doing so.

 Author: Medha Dey