About
They specialize in Natural Environment Training, working with educators & caregivers to promote independence. Their team of board-certified behavior technicians provide play-based ABA therapy for kids and adults, along with parent training and school collaboration. They accept United Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and can help find private insurance resources if needed. Helping Hands Behavior Therapy honors each individual's unique personality, strengths, and life skills, and offers therapy to help in many areas, including diet, school focus, cooperation, socialization, embracing new places and situations, and more.
Insurance & payment
Helping Hands Behavior Therapy accepts United Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and can help find private insurance resources if needed.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
In-Home Therapy
Helping Hands Behavior Therapy provides in-home therapy for adults, kids, and programs.
Telehealth
They offer remote services, including consultations or parent training, as a solution for children who have limited access to quality care due to living outside urban areas.
Parent Training
Their parent training programs help parents receive professional training, which can lead to improved behavior in their children and a greater sense of mental health and well-being for the parents.
BCBA Supervision
Each client at Helping Hands Behavior Therapy receives a program under BCBA supervision, overseen by the owner, Melissa McIntosh.
School Collaboration
They create a collaborative network between children, therapists, parents, teachers, counselors, and school administrators to offer kids the best opportunities for success.
Early Intervention
Helping Hands Behavior Therapy provides early intervention for children on the autism spectrum, which has shown to have long-term benefits for functionality and IQ.