Giggles Therapy
Autism Treatment Center
Bringing Laughter to the Hearts of Children with Special Needs
Giggles Therapy
905 Roberts Cut Off Rd
Fort Worth , TX 76114
ph: 817-731-2293
fax: 817-886-0841
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Programs
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***Kindergarten Readiness Program***Our kindergarten readiness program gives our children the skills needed to succeed in the classroom environment. Our program is based on the TEKS for prekindergarten through first grade level in order to challenge each child and teach them the knowledge needed to excel in school! We provide a print rich environment with an emphasis on emergent literacy. Our hands on approach to teaching allows each child to experience what they are learning through five senses. Throughout each day the children will take part in various activities such as language arts, math, science and social studies, art, music, group learning, individual teaching, recess and play. Day Program
Our day program focuses on functional academics and social skills, as well as daily
life skills.We maintain a smaller ratio than typical classroom settings and have the advantage of typical children being enrolled. Classes are comprised of children within a general age range with mixed abilities. The program is designed for each child to gain all the necessary skills and understanding to succeed in other environments and to continue to thrive academically and socially.
Throughout the day, children make self-directed and guided choices using Choice
Boards, participate in small groups and projects, join in circle-times with the whole
group, and receive one on one ABA therapy. Changes to the learning environment, activities, and projects reflect emerging interests and individual goals. The classroom provides a print rich environment to promote and encourage language. Learning centers offer guided experiences that encompass all the skills and understandings necessary for optimum development and success in school.
Teachers and Therapists are dedicated to each child’s success and not only
encourage BUT expect full participation. We believe that every child has potential to be successful if he is given the right tools to overcome obstacles.Social Skills program
This program is designed to teach social skills in a naturalistic way. We work in many different environments so that the skills are generalized easily.
* Making friends
* Building self confidence
* Accepting “no” for an answer
* Waiting one’s turn
* Following directions
* Dealing with anger and frustration
* Accepting the consequences administered by an adult
* Compromising on issues
* Seeking attention in an appropriate manner
* Joining a group activity already in progress
* Transitioning smoothly to the next activity
* Cooperating with peersSummer program
Our summer program, like our day program during the school year, focuses on
functional academics, social skills and daily life skills. During the summer, the social skills program is intensified and includes multiple field trips and community outings each week. Academics continue to be a strong focus over the summer, promoting not only retention, but progress.Therapy
One-on-one behavior therapy is provided as part of every child’s program who is
enrolled full or part time at Giggles. Additional therapy may also be available. Therapy may be provided independent of other services at Giggles as well. Therapists are trained in the principles of applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior. Discrete trial methods are used along with opportunities for instruction and generalization in the natural environment. The environment is contrived to provide maximum opportunities for practice in the development of skills. Therapist focus on goals set for each individual child in the intensive setting of one-on-one therapy as well as promote generalization by assisting the child in participation in the classroom environment.
We also provide therapy based on the DIR/Floortime model.
Intensive social skills therapy may also be provided as needed by pairing students
into dyads to facilitate the teaching of these skills in a contrived environment and then immediately generalizing those skills to a more naturalistic setting.Giggles Sitter Services
Giggles Therapy has recognized that at times, parents with special needs children, need a break. We have developed Giggles Sitter Services for these times. We will provide your family with an experienced, cpr and first aid certified respite provider. Follow the following links for more information.
Sitter services information
Sitter Services Application
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Giggles Therapy
905 Roberts Cut Off Rd
Fort Worth , TX 76114
ph: 817-731-2293
fax: 817-886-0841
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