Services
Mental Health Services
Children Ages 6 to 12
Children go through phases as they grow and change – but when a child seems consistently unhappy, anxious, or angry, help can make all the difference. Our mental health services are designed to support parents and children ages 6 to 12 through complex emotional challenges and critical development phases. For more information or an appointment, call 662-840-0974.
Teens and Young Adults
Our skilled therapists know how to work proactively to identify strengths and needs, teaching problem solving skills and empowering healing and positive outcomes.
For more information or an appointment, call 662-840-0974.
Parents of Special Needs Kids
You can’t pause life. But what you can do is take care of yourself to make sure you’re ready to react to whatever does happen.
Our therapists can help you accept all aspects of your situation, and grow as a parent.
For more information or an appointment, call 662-840-0974.
Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
ABA Therapy Means Results
Behavioral Therapy works by reinforcing and rewarding helpful behaviors that improve learning and communication skills.
ABA involves several phases, allowing for an approach tailored to your child’s specific needs.
Consultation and Assessment
First, you will consult with one of our board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA). The BCBA will ask about your child’s strengths and abilities as well as things that challenge them. They will spend time interacting with your child to make observations about their behavior, communication level, and skills.
Developing a Plan
Your child’s BCBA will use their observations to create a formal plan for therapy. Effective treatment looks different for every child, and each plan will have specific interventions that fit your child’s needs.
Frequent Evaluation
Throughout treatment, your child’s BCBA will monitor their progress and analyze which strategies are working and where your child may benefit from different treatment tactics.The goal of treatment depends mainly on your child’s individual needs.
However, ABA often results in children:
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showing more interest in people around them
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communicating with other people more effectively
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learning to ask for things they want (a particular toy or food, for example), clearly and specifically
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having more focus at school
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reducing or stopping self-harming behaviors
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having fewer tantrums or other outbursts
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ABA can be expensive, but most people don’t end up having to pay for the entire cost out of pocket.
There are a few options that can help:
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Insurance. Most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, will cover at least part of the cost. Talk to your insurance provider for more information.
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School. Some schools will fund ABA for a child, though the school may want to do its own evaluation first.
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Financial assistance. ACNM does offer financial assistance for clients who qualify.
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Call us to learn more and discover how to get started with ABA Therapy for your child. 662.840.0974
Life Skills Services
Sharing What We Have Learned
The parent-child relationship is a life-long journey of learning and training. That is why we offer caregivers an opportunity to participate in parent training.
By providing caregivers with effective tools and strategies, our programs empower parents which allows their child the opportunity to thrive in safe, supportive environments.
Life Skills Services
Basic Living & Social Skills Training
Many children on the autism spectrum need help in learning how to act in different social situations. Many also need help learning the life skills essential to increase independence at home, at school and in the community. By introducing these skills early and building block by block, children with autism can gain the tools that will allow them to increase self esteem and lead to more happiness in all areas of life.
Types of Services
ABA Therapy
One-on-one intensive therapy specifically tailored for each child.
Mental Health
Licensed counselors focused on behavioral, emotional, and mental issues.
Social Skills Training
Teaching kids necessary social skills for making friends, holding conversations, and acting in appropriate ways.