Centers for
Children with
Autism

Metrocare provides specialized programs for children and adults with autism. Our team works with individuals and families to build skills, strengthen independence, and connect with supportive services that improve daily life and long-term outcomes.

Centers for Children with Autism

Metrocare provides specialized programs for children and adults with autism. Our team works with individuals and families to build skills, strengthen independence, and connect with supportive services that improve daily life and long-term outcomes.

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The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM) offers quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in Dallas. Our goal is to lead each child to his or her potential through evidence based therapy founded on the principles of ABA including Verbal Behavior (VB).

Several health insurance companies now cover therapy at the CCAM.

Center for Children with Autism — River Bend

3230 Remond Drive
Dallas, TX 75211
Phone: 214-333-7076
Fax: 214-331-2486
Email: autism@metrocareservices.org

Insurance accepted

BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Tricare (Humana), Aetna, UBH/UHC, Scott & White, Medicaid (via General Revenue Fund)

Center for Children with Autism — DeSoto

1619 N Hampton Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115
Phone: 972-331-6335
Fax: 214-331-2486
Email: autism@metrocareservices.org

Services

We provide a hands-on approach with assessments, one-to-one therapy, and parent training to maximize progress. Each program is tailored to the behavior, social, and communicative needs of the child while also maintaining a creative and energetic environment. All services are directly implemented by highly qualified Autism Treatment Specialists with on-going Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision.

  • Serving children ages 2 to 12
  • 1:1 therapist/child ratio
  • Group sessions available
  • Degreed therapists
  • Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) based on each child’s needs
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) therapy available

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) arranges the environment to make behaviors more or less likely to occur in a socially significant setting. While there are many different types of ABA the basics and the way skills are taught are the same. ABA focuses on increasing behaviors, such as communication and social skills in order to decrease inappropriate behaviors. Currently, Applied Behavior Analysis is the most evidence-based treatment available for children with autism.

What is “Autism Spectrum Disorder”?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that affects three common areas. These common areas are social skills, communication skills, and repetitive behaviors. The current statistics state that 1 in 59 children are diagnosed on the spectrum. While currently there is no cure for autism, early intensive ABA intervention has shown significant improvements in social and communication skills for children on the spectrum. Disorders on the spectrum include Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS), Rhetts Disorder, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD). ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means that no two children will exhibit the same and/or all the characteristics of autism.

Characteristics of Autism

  • Impaired social interaction
  • Difficulties with communication
  • Unusual or repetitive behaviors
  • Unresponsive to people
  • Avoids eye contact
  • Lack empathy
  • Obsessive interest
  • Impaired ability to make friends with peers
  • Absence/impairment of imaginative and social play
  • Inflexible adherence to specific routines or rituals

Are Adolescent Services Provided?

Individuals who are 10-16, that have graduated CCAM and mastered following directions with low incidents of disruptive behavior may be referred to Adolescent Services. Targeted skills for this program include social skills, community participation, safety awareness, activities of daily living, and money management. Community outings allow the adolescents to take learned skills and apply them in the real world at places such as the library, recreation center, grocery stores, retail stores, and restaurants.

Contact us to schedule a tour or learn more about the CCAM.

Check out a virtual tour of both of our CCAM clinics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metrocare’s Center for Children with Autism serves children ages 2–12. Adolescent services may also be available for individuals ages 10–16 who have completed the children’s program and meet the program’s requirements. Contact Metrocare to learn more about eligibility and available services.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an approach that helps children develop skills and work toward meaningful goals. At Metrocare, ABA therapy focuses on areas such as communication, social interaction and behavior. Each child’s treatment plan is tailored to their individual needs.

Services may include an assessment, one-to-one therapy and parent training. Each child receives an individualized treatment plan based on their behavioral, social and communication needs. Therapy is provided by Autism Treatment Specialists with ongoing supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Yes. Parent training is part of Metrocare’s autism services. It helps parents and caregivers learn strategies to support their child’s progress and reinforce skills outside therapy sessions.

Metrocare lists several accepted insurance plans, including BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Tricare (Humana), Aetna, UBH/UHC and Scott & White. Medicaid may be accepted through the General Revenue Fund. Contact Metrocare to confirm whether your plan is accepted and discuss coverage for your child’s services.

You can contact Metrocare to learn more about the Center for Children with Autism, schedule a tour or ask about enrollment. You can also submit the inquiry form on this page. Metrocare has locations in Dallas and DeSoto, and its autism services team can be reached at autism@metrocareservices.org.

 

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