Behavioral Health Clinic
Behavioral Health Clinic At A Glance
From diagnostics and clinical services to early intervention, The Faison Center Behavioral Health Clinic provides therapies for individuals with cognitive, behavioral and psychological challenges.
Our Behavioral Health Clinic Services
Diagnostic Services
The Faison Center offers ADOS-2 administration as well as diagnostic evaluations to assess learning and developmental concerns related to autism and other developmental disabilities. Our testing and evaluations also measure various abilities such as those related to intelligence, executive function (planning, organization, logical reasoning, etc.), attention, memory, learning, language, motor skills, social skills, and more. With clear assessment and evaluation, clients are provided a profile that guides instruction, identifies changes in functions, and supports recommendations for school or workplace accommodations.
Early Education Center
The Early Education Center offers early intervention for pre-school aged children in order to develop their communication and social skills in preparation for enrollment in kindergarten. The program also offers valuable support and training for parents to help them navigate the challenges of raising a child with autism.
The unique program combines Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with inclusion activities with neurotypically developing classmates collocated in the same building. As a result, the vast majority of participants graduate to enroll in traditional kindergarten classrooms.
Center-Based ABA
The prevalence of autism has increased considerably, and with it, the number of therapies and interventions being advertised to parents. The Faison Center remains committed to using methods that are safe, effective, and based on strong scientific evidence. That is why the primary method incorporated across all program areas is applied behavior analysis (ABA), the most widely researched comprehensive therapy approach for autism. It focuses on skill-building and the use of positive reinforcement. Our services are customized to each individual to account for their differing needs, goals, and aspirations.
Pediatric Consultations
Pediatric Consultation (PC) services are provided in the client’s natural environment(s) and are intended to involve both the client and their caregivers. PC focuses on providing families and caregivers with individualized treatment plans as well as ongoing training and support. Funding sources include commercial insurance, Community Living or Family and Individual Support Waivers, or private pay. Services can be direct with the client or may occur directly with the caregivers while the client is not present. They may also occur during daytime hours, as well as occasionally in the evenings or on weekends. This service is less intensive traditional in-home ABA. Generally, PC occurs 5-10 hours per week with the goal of fading services back or away completely over time.
Behavioral Health Admissions
For further information about admissions to Faison’s Behavioral Health Clinic, call our admissions staff at (804) 612-1949, email them at admissions@faisoncenter.org, or visit our admissions page to learn more about our admissions process.
Behavioral Health Clinic FAQ
At this time, we offer a variety of assessment services, but we do not offer clinical diagnostic services. For more information on assessment services, please email admissions@faisoncenter.com.
The Faison & Peninsula Schools advocate and deliver only evidence-based and data-driven interventions. We make parent and caregiver education a priority and work to help teams determine the best course of intervention for each individual student.