Georgia Autism Resources

It can be jarring to hear that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents who hear this news will likely experience a wide range of emotions — from fear, anger and stress, to sadness, anxiety and worry, and so much more.

Thankfully, so much more is known about autism today than even 20 years ago. Advanced studies and research have uncovered many of the common symptoms, signs and causes of autism, all of which helps professionals more accurately diagnose ASD in children at younger ages.

There are also many more effective treatment options available, including applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. Blue Gems ABA offers this science-based approach to behavior and learning.

In addition, there are many resources that help parents of children with autism get the support they need in a number of ways.

Here are some of the best Georgia autism resources available.

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Georgia Autism Initiative

The Georgia Autism Initiative is provided through the state Department of Public Health. It’s committed to helping children with ASD as well as their families.

Through the initiative, the state’s Medicaid program started to provide coverage for ASD-related services in 2018.

The program helps to coordinate and deliver services across the state, collaborating with district coordinators and physicians to record and administer screenings for early intervention.

For more information, visit their website or call (404) 657-2700.

Georgia Department of Education

The state Department of Education provides a wealth of resources to children with ASD as well as their parents. Their online site provides resources for staff professional development, as well as information about things such as potty training, getting a driver’s license, exiting high school and attending college.

The DOE also has a new autism resources webinar series that provides support for children with autism as well as their parents.

More information can be found on their website or by calling (678) 378-4038.

Spectrum Autism Support Group

Started in 1998, the Spectrum Autism Support Group’s goal is to provide support, education and resources to individuals and families who are impacted by autism. The vision of the organization is to improve the lives of individuals and families in many ways.

They provide summer day camps and overnight camps, respite, community training, family events and support groups for all ages and abilities. The organization operated completely as a parent-run volunteer group until it hired Claire Dees as its first executive director in July 2016.

The group provides a wealth of resources and educational information on autism and support. This can all be found on their website.

For more information, you can also call (770) 239-6630.

FOCUS

FOCUS was founded back in 1983 by a group of parents seeking support for themselves and their children with rare genetic illnesses. Today, the group has expanded to add a wealth of innovative programs for children with physical and developmental disabilities as well as their families.

It offers support and services to more than 5,000 families in Georgia.

They provided recorded workshops, counseling, information on government programs, home modifications, transportation, transition to adult services and much more.

You can find links to these resources and more on their website, or gain more information by calling (770) 234-9111.

Blue Gems ABA Supports Children with Autism in Georgia

There’s nothing more that parents of children with autism want than what’s best for them. And that’s exactly what we want as well.

At Blue Gems ABA, we are dedicated to providing your child with the support they need to live a happy and fulfilling life. We have clinical psychologists on-hand who can evaluate children for autism and give an official ASD diagnosis if appropriate.

We also have a team of experienced therapists who work hand-in-hand with children with autism to administer ABA therapy, which helps them build the social, communication and daily life skills they may struggle with.

To learn more, please contact us today.