Social Skills Program
Living Support
School Support
Parent Support
School Based ABA
Community Based ABA
Social Skills Program
Living Support
School Support
Parent Support
School Based ABA
Community Based ABA
Social Skills Program
Children with social delays and challenges develop their skills through guided social interactions and play. Groups are organized based on skill level and chronological age.
Living Support
Teach skills which help with independent living e.g. preparation of food, laundry, personal hygiene, other household chores, safety, shopping, etc.
School Support
We provide school support which minimizes disciplinary issues, improves learning and helps build relationships with peers.
Parent Support
We help parents understand that they are not alone and that there is hope. Parents are empowered through training and support so they can learn to manage their child’s challenging behaviors in multiple environments, including home.
School Based ABA
HAC makes it a priority to collaborate with each child’s school and educational team, including caregivers. This includes participating in IEP planning/reviews and other team meetings. As your child begins to make the transition back into the school environment, HAC staff are available to provide support and help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Community Based ABA
Community support is available to help clients improve their ability to navigate various social and community settings in safe and socially appropriate ways. HAC has partnered with local businesses to ensure a safe environment to practice new skills. Many clients practice by going to stores, movies, parks, restaurants and local events.
About Us
Changing Challenges Into Strengths
Harsha Autism Center’s facilities are therapeutic centers, serving Wabash Valley and Central Indiana, for individuals with neurobehavioral issues that feature a flexible design that enables us to structure the facility to meet the needs of each child, rather than expecting the child to conform to our structure.
The facilities were designed to be open and modular. We recognize that the needs of one child don’t always reflect the needs of another and our facility is flexible as a result. Unlike many centers serving this population, we don’t modify the environment to make it dramatically different from neurotypical environment until we have proof of concrete benefits from such modifications.
This approach reduces the barriers our clients must overcome to become comfortable in more traditional surroundings.
Our Mission
Harsha Autism Center’s mission is to provide high quality services, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, uplifting families through support and to provide opportunity for growth to our employees.
Our Core Values
At Harsha our core values are integrity, excellence, empathy, and collaboration.
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Autism by the Numbers
1 in 44 Children Have ASD
Boys are 4 x More Likely to Have ASD
%
of Children Aged 3-17 Years Were Diagnosed With a Learning Disability
Services We Provide
Social Skills Program
Children with social delays and challenges develop their skills through guided social interactions and play. Groups are organized based on skill level and chronological age.
Living Support
Teach skills which help with independent living e.g. preparation of food, laundry, personal hygiene, other household chores, safety, shopping, etc.
School Support
We provide school support which minimizes disciplinary issues, improves learning and helps build relationships with peers.
Parent Support
We help parents understand that they are not alone and that there is hope. Parents are empowered through training and support so they can learn to manage their child’s challenging behaviors in multiple environments, including home.
School Based ABA
HAC makes it a priority to collaborate with each child’s school and educational team, including caregivers. This includes participating in IEP planning/reviews and other team meetings. As your child begins to make the transition back into the school environment, HAC staff are available to provide support and help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Community Based ABA
Community support is available to help clients improve their ability to navigate various social and community settings in safe and socially appropriate ways. HAC has partnered with local businesses to ensure a safe environment to practice new skills. Many clients practice by going to stores, movies, parks, restaurants and local events.
ASD Therapies & Assessments
What May Be Needed
Harsha does not perform all of these services but may refer you to a provider as a part of your treatment plan.
Autism Assessment
Doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis. ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger.
ABA Therapy
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies.
Speech Therapy
Speech-language therapy addresses challenges with language and communication. It can help people with autism improve their verbal…
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists can help improve motor skills because they are movement experts. They improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. …
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists will often recommend starting the day with a sensory circuit: a sensory–motor activity program which helps children achieve a “ready to learn” state…
Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment— behavior, safety and wellbeing analysis is designed to assist principals and school staff to determine the: level of risk to the safety…
OUR Process
Steps to Follow for ABA Services
Step 1: Contact Us
Fill out the contact form, or call 812-233- 8833. After answering a few questions, we will then collect your insurance information.
Step 2: Let Us Do the Work
We will confirm your insurance eligibility and benefits. Our team will keep you updated and informed.
Step 3: Initial Evaluation
A licensed BCBA will complete an initial assessment. From here a personalized care plan will be developed.
Step 4: Parent Review
At this point the BCBA that conducted the initial assessment will review the care plan with you.
Step 5: Enrollment
After completing enrollment paperwork we will begin implementing your child’s care plan.
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Latest News & Resources
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Empowering Voices: How Speech Therapy Helps Children with Autism Thrive
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Keeping Children with Autism Safe Around Water: Essential Tips and Strategies
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Unveiling the World of High-Functioning Autism: Embracing Neurodiversity
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Frequently Requested Information
Developmental Milestones Matter!
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.
ABA Therapy
A notable behavioral treatment for people with ASD is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA encourages desired behaviors and discourages undesired behaviors to improve a variety of skills. Progress is tracked and measured.
Assessments
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.
Questions about insurance ?
We support our clients with a dedicated insurance team member within our company — that has years of experience in managed care contracting, coding, authorizations and billing issues. We are your advocate and partner in maximizing the potential benefits of your insurance coverage.
Harsha Autism Center
1050 W Johnson Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
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6325 S. East, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46227