Healing Haven Open House 2019

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Get an Inside Look at Our Innovative ABA Therapy Clinics

Whether you’re a parent of a child with autism, a professional working with the autism community, or are interested in a career in ABA therapy, we invite you to tour our innovative clinics in Madison Heights. Join us at our Open House Friday, February 1, from 7-8:30 PM. You’ll experience firsthand the well-appointed therapy rooms that are the backdrop for the depth of the services we offer.

What sets Healing Haven apart among ABA therapy providers?

We’ve been providing ABA therapy for 8 years. And we continue to expand our services as the needs of our clients change. In addition to ABA therapy, we also provide Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Stress Management, and Parent Training. We also just launched our Academic Instruction Program that supports students who are struggling in their current learning environments.

In May 2018 we opened our second clinic designed to serve individuals up to 16 years old. In addition to building social & communication skills through one-on-one and group therapy, we also provide pre-vocational skill development.

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Additionally, in December 2018 we expanded our Speech Therapy rooms to better service our clients and the demand for speech therapy services.

As the need grows for autism therapy services, we are committed to helping families impacted through our high-quality services – all in one location.

Careers that make a difference every day

If you are considering a career working with individuals with autism, this Open House is a great opportunity for you. Come learn about our current open positions, tour our work environment, learn about the one-on-one training we provide, and meet members of our leadership team.

We’d love for you to join us Friday, February 1! Enjoy some refreshments, take a tour and meet members of our team. We’ll also have a special guest sharing her journey living with autism. Katie was our founder Jamie McGillivary’s first client she ever worked with. Jamie’s experience with Katie is what set the path for her academic studies and her career in ABA Therapy. Katie’s story will inspire guests to not underestimate individuals with autism and realize the part we all play in helping them achieve their dreams!

This may be the night that changes the direction of your child’s life…and yours!

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Gift Ideas for Kids with Autism

The holiday season also means gift-giving season for many. And for families who have someone with autism, finding a great gift may seem daunting. So we’ve asked our expert staff for their top picks of gift ideas for kids and teens with autism. We’ve compiled quite a varied list, so hopefully there’s at least one item that will fit your loved one!

Get Moving Gifts

A mini-trampoline with a handlebar is on our Occupational Therapist’s list because it provides a great way to improve your child’s motor skills, coordination and sensory processing. The repetitive bouncing motion helps children learn over time how to read impulses from their different sensory systems. It can be used inside during the cold winter months and outside during the summer.

One of our BCBA’s picks for a great holiday gift is a body sock. Often used by Occupational Therapists, they can also be a wonderful toy and tool at home. A body sock provides resistance and calming deep pressure input to the proprioceptive and tactile systems. They are used for sensory regulation, calming kids who may be overwhelmed or overstimulated. It’s also great for helping kids with spatial awareness – where their body is in space. Check out this blog post from The Inspired Tree House for some ideas on how you can use a body sock with your child.

A lightweight tunnel for kids to crawl through helps develop arm and leg muscles and gross motor skills. It also collapses down for easy storage at home.

Calming/Sensory Gifts

Weighted blankets have become quite popular in recent years. One of our OT’s recommends them because of the deep touch pressure they provide. Weighted blankets can help kids with anxiety, autism, sensory processing disorder, stress and poor sleep. Choose a blanket weight corresponding with your child’s weight – 8-12% of total body weight. So a 5lb. blanket is recommended for a 42-63lb child. And this example is easily machine washable while providing soft, tactile input.

One of our former ABA Therapists turned counselor recommends this 3D printed moon design light for the calming light it provides for your child’s bedroom.

Clothes are always a useful and practical gift. When shopping for kids and teens with autism, another one of our BCBA’s recommends choosing cotton clothes that have no tags. And some companies, like Target and Tommy Hilfiger, are coming out with adaptive clothing lines designed for those with sensory and fine motor needs.

Fine Motor

A great way to help your child work independently at home, while also working on fine motor and visual integration are jigsaw puzzles. One of our BCBAs recommends choosing puzzles with a favorite character to keep their interest – like this Marvel Comics puzzle, or this Disney set. And puzzles are also a great way to encourage social interaction when they work with a peer.

Kinetic sand (or moon sand) sticks to itself, but not to your hands or other things. Recommended by one of our Occupational Therapists, this is a great tactile activity – kids can squeeze it, shape it and create things without making a huge mess. And unlike Playdough, this Kinetic sand is gluten free, which is helpful for the many individuals with autism who adhere to specific diets.

Stocking Stuffers

  • The ultimate fidget spinner – this Atesson spinner has stainless steel bearings and can spin for 4-10 minutes!
  • Therapy putty is a go-to choice for occupational and behavior therapists for the fine motor building and tactile input it provides.
  • Many kids with autism seek oral motor input. These chew brick necklaces are both popular and functional.

We hope these ideas help you find not only a gift that is helpful for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew, but also something they will have fun with! And if you have a gift idea for someone with autism, please share it in the comments below!

Six Great Books for Parents of Autistic Children

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We meet with families every week who just received a diagnosis of autism for their child. We also work with parents of autistic children who are further along in their journey of raising their child. But no matter where you’re at, we see the need for new and helpful resources. So we’ve compiled this list of diverse books that can help parents at various stages with their kids. And three of the books feature authors who happen to have autism. How cool is that?!

Six Great Books for Parents of Autistic Children

10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm

This award-winning book is often one of the first resources recommended to read after your child receives an autism diagnosis. As Ellen is the parent of a children with autism and ADHD, she understands. In the latest edition of this book, she expands upon topics of communication behavior issues, as well as social processing skills. This book helps readers understand the needs and the potential of every autistic child. It is available on Amazon in several formats.

Autism: How to raise a happy autistic child by Jessie Hewitson

Written by a personal finance writer for The Times and mother of an autistic son, this guide provides powerful information for anyone raising a child with autism. With many great reviews from parents and publications alike, it is unique in that it utilizes information and tips from various perspectives, such as other parents, autistic adults, professionals, and academics. This book is everything you need and more – especially if you’re a parent new to the world of raising an autistic child and aren’t sure where to start. The Kindle or Paperback copy can be found on Amazon.

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Pam & Pete Wright

In addition to navigating your child’s autism diagnosis, you will also be entering the world of special education and IEP’s. But where do you start to learn in the ins-and-outs of special ed law?  What do FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) and LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) actually mean? This book, from the founders of Wrightslaw, will help empower you to enter meetings with your child’s school ready to advocate for what they need, as well as what they are legally entitled to.

Autistic Authors

The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

Named one of the best books of the year by NPR, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Business, The Reason I Jump is written by a thirteen-year-old boy with autism. Naoki shares with honesty his unique point of view on autism  and life itself. As a result, the book provides an incredible lens into how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives and responds to the world around him. The Reason I Jump is available on Amazon.

Six-Word Lessons On Growing Up Autistic by Trevor Pacelli

Trevor is a young adult who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5. He is aware that “growing up autistic” was challenging for himself and his family. For that reason he wrote a book to help others. Trevor provides 100 short, practical tips to help understand the autistic person in your life. He addresses 5 topics: sensitivity, loneliness, sudden changes, disciplining and not underestimating capabilities. You can learn more about Trevor through his website growingupautistic.com, as well as purchase his book from Amazon.

A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence by Chantal Sicile-Kira and Jeremy Sicile-Kira

Parents of an autistic child often wonder: Will my child have friends? How will my child communicate? Will my child be able to work? And is living independently an option when they grow up? This book by a mother-son duo shares what it takes to raise your child and transition them to adulthood. Most noteworthy is the authors have lived this, as co-author Jeremy is on the autism spectrum. Copies are available from Amazon.

We hope you found this list of books helpful as you navigate raising your autistic child. If you have any other books you recommend, please let us know in the comments!

And here some more resources you may find helpful.

An Update On Healing Haven’s Therapy Dog

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A few weeks ago we introduced Healing Haven’s Therapy Dogs in Training. Our Founder & Director’s Golden Doodles, Winston and Huxley, were in the middle of their initial training to work toward becoming therapy dogs. Winston excelled in training and returned home to Jamie’s house eager to practice his new skills. Huxley remained at the training center for another week. He was struggling during the first few weeks, showing signs of being timid and not engaged.

A Surprise Development

After Winston went home the trainer noticed how Huxley’s behavior changed. He approached Jamie about an issue that is very common among sibling puppies. Many dog experts are aware of the possibility of “littermate syndrome” developing. Littermate syndrome is when “two puppies become hyper-bonded. They can become so emotionally dependent upon their sibling or each another that they have difficulty relating to people or other dogs.” More information on littermate syndrome is available here and here.

The lesson from this experience is that if you’re looking to add more than one dog to your family, it’s recommended to not get sibling puppies. However, if you can keep them separate from one another until they are trained and have developed their individual personalities, they can be wonderful companions. Unfortunately many dog breeders don’t admit this potential issue and just look for people to purchase their puppies.

As a result of Huxley becoming too dependent and passive when Winston is around, Huxley will live and train separately from Winston. This will allow him to continue to develop his own independence, confidence and personality. His new owner is a kind social worker who intends to continue to train him to help other people.

Winston just passed his Canine Good Citizen test. (See the picture at right of him receiving his certificate from his trainer.) Now the paperwork is in process for him to officially become a therapy dog! We are excited for him to come work in our clinics in the near future. Research shows that therapy dogs can help improve a person’s social, cognitive and emotional functioning. They can also provide comfort and help manage stress in kids with autism, not to mention the staff caring for them!

Back to School Tips for Kids with Autism

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Back to school is fast approaching here in Michigan. This time of year can be both exciting and stressful, especially for children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, or other developmental needs.

Children can have anxiety about new or possibly stressful situations just like adults! Remember how you’ve felt starting a new job or meeting new people. Now multiply that feeling by 100… or 1000, if you struggle with learning, communication and social interactions!

Parents of kids with autism and other special needs know how critical it is to be involved in your child’s education. So you may already be thinking about ways to help your child have a successful start to the new school year. But here are some tips to ease the transition back to school, for you and your child. Not all of these will apply to your child or situation. But there should be a few that will benefit your child’s transition.

Preparing Your Child:

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A bit of planning ahead can make a world of difference in how your child acclimates to the new school year.

  • Talk about school often with your child. Look at pictures of friends and school activities from the previous year to encourage conversation about school. And if your child has a friend that will be in the same class, arrange a play date before school starts.
  • Discuss with your child about when school starts, what grade they are going into, their teacher’s name (if you know it). Just doing this one thing can help reduce their anxiety. Using a calendar to countdown the days is also helpful for visual learners.
  • If your child is used to sleeping in during the summer, start to prepare for the school morning schedule by waking them up a bit earlier each day.
  • Try to schedule a visit with your child to meet their teacher and see their classroom the week before the first day. Giving your child a visual of their room, locker, or desk can help ease anxieties they may have.
  • Get school supplies well in advance so that your child can get used to them. And your child may prefer their familiar backpack, lunch bag, certain colored folders, etc. A familiar item can bring comfort when there is so much newness happening in their world.
  • For older students, color code notebooks and materials (including making text book covers) for different classes. Blue equals English, red equals Math, etc. Color coding can help your child identify and keep their materials together more easily.

Preparing the School/Teacher/Therapists:

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Your child spends the majority of their awake hours at school. Establishing a collaborative relationship with all those involved in his or her education will make for a smoother school year.

  • Ask to schedule a meeting with the teacher before the first day. This will give you a chance to discuss seating, potential distractions and your child’s strengths and needs. Take a copy of your child’s IEP to give the teacher. Review any specific items you want to make sure they are aware of.
  • If it’s a new school, contact them to ask for a tour. If permitted, take pictures of the school, playground, classroom, cafeteria, specials rooms and teacher to create a social story for your child.
  • Arrange to meet with the principal if your child is new to the school. Being proactive helps everyone to better understand your child’s needs. Also ask about the school’s experience with autism and how the staff works with children on the spectrum.
  • Create a one-page profile about your child, outlining their strengths, skills working on, possible sensory issues, dietary restrictions, and favorite reinforcers. Also include a few “fun facts” about your child. Make copies for your child’s teacher, LRC teacher, para pros and therapists. You can also provide one for the principal, assistant principal, office staff, librarian, physical education, art & music teachers. It is very helpful to everyone working with your child to have a “snapshot” of them.
  • Hopefully most school teams already do this, but if not, encourage communication among new and previous teachers. Ask them share information on known behavior problems and strategies that worked well. It can also be helpful to share teaching techniques that were beneficial to your child’s learning. If your child has therapists ask them to communicate any helpful information with the new teacher as well.
  • Collaborate with the teacher or a behavior specialist to create a reinforcement system. Use this system to reward your child for positive days, especially during the transition back.
  • Update your child’s medical information with the school, including any new medications your child is taking. Remember to get any required prescriptions for school therapies from your child’s pediatrician.
  • If your child has special dietary needs or has dietary issues, be sure to address (or readdress) these with the school to ensure they will be managed.

Preparing Yourself:

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A calm mom and dad are better able to help their child have a smooth back to school transition.

  • Confirm who your emergency contacts are and make sure you have their current phone numbers. (Sometimes this is a little more complicated for families that have children with autism or other disabilities.)
  • Review your child’s IEP to ensure it is exactly how you want it to be. If the IEP needs updating (maybe due to growth in some areas over the summer), request a meeting with the IEP team to make changes.
  • Try to relax – if possible! Children can sense their parents’ anxiety. If you can keep your stress in check, it will help your child stay calm on the first day and through the school year.

We hope you found some helpful back to school tips to create a smooth transition for your child – and you – when that first day arrives!

And if your child struggles in a traditional school setting, needing more focused behavior supports, take a look at Our Programs supporting individuals with autism from ages 2 to 16. We offer both daytime and evening options.

From Roofing Salesman to Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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From Roofing Salesman to Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Employee Spotlight: Meet BCBA Stephen

That’s not a typical path for a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). But that’s what makes up many people’s career progressions. Often there are chance opportunities and uncovering of gifts and passions to find your calling. No matter how your career starts, the end goal is to land in a place where you are fulfilled and making an impact.

Stephen’s non-typical path to BCBA is a great example. He took a break from school and was selling roofing for a contractor in Oklahoma. One day he realized, “I didn’t want to always be chasing the next storm. I needed to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life.”

Stephen had always had an interest in working with kids with special needs. The seed was planted when he was in middle school and he signed up to be a LINK – a peer mentor to a student with a disability. Stephen worked with a student with autism for an hour a day and realized he loved it! That spark lead to other encounters with children with special needs.

Pursuing A Career In ABA Therapy

That aha moment in Oklahoma led him to reach out to a friend who was a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to talk about her career. He moved back to Michigan and enrolled at Oakland University to pursue a degree in Psychology. Through his one ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) class he met Dr. Lori Warner who co-managed the Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center at Beaumont Children’s with our founder Jamie McGillivary. He applied for the practicum position at the HOPE Center and started his career in ABA in 2013.

Healing Haven started to provide additional services outside of the HOPE Center’s program offerings. As Healing Haven’s programs grew, Jamie needed to focus her attention full-time on providing services to meet the demand. It was a natural transition for Stephen to move with Healing Haven at that time as an ABA therapist.

From Student to Therapist

Shortly after Healing Haven launched Stephen moved from ABA Therapist to Room Monitor. This position provides support and oversight to the ABA Therapists working one-on-one with the kids. Then he quickly moved into the Parent Training program, educating parents on ABA therapy techniques to use at home and out in the community.

While working here the past four years Stephen earned a Masters in Psychology and passed the exam becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in August 2017. (He did this while also becoming a Dad to two wonderful kids!) He describes Healing Haven as “a community of supportive staff who are invested and passionate about what they do.” Stephen added, “I have a Director who is both a mentor and who has a vision that she wants me to be a part of.”

A memorable moment from the past four years was when Stephen ran the Parent Training program. During the last session of training with a Mom and her child, Stephen was doing the final assessment to document any changes. The child pointed to a ball and said “ball” – it was his first word ever spoken! “To have a front row seat to moments like that is such a gift,” exclaimed Stephen.

When asked what his dream career is, Stephen responded, “I’m living it right now, and it continues to grow as the dream of this place grows.” He doesn’t feel like he just comes to work and punches a clock. “I love that I get to be part of a community that is so dedicated in what they do. They see the kids they serve as spectacular, even on tough days.”

ABA Career Advice

Stephen’s advice for someone considering a career in ABA therapy or as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst is to do your research. “Research where you want to learn and work. Make sure it’s at a company that has values in alignment with your own so your passion isn’t diminished. If you find the right environment this work is so incredibly rewarding!”

A bit more about Stephen:

  • Favorite food: BBQ
  • What radio station is on in your car? NPR never leaves my dial!
  • Favorite movie: Any kind of horror movie
  • How do you relax / de-stress outside of work? Spend time with my children
  • Coffee, tea or soda? Coffee
  • Favorite book (either fiction or non-fiction): The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

Does Stephen’s story inspire you in your own career ambitions? Take a look at the Join Our Team page for more details on what it’s like to work here and get in touch with us about current opportunities.

Get To Know Healing Haven’s Therapy Dogs-In-Training

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Our Founder & Clinical Director Jamie McGillivary is full of amazing ideas to help individuals with autism and their families. Her vision to help parents and caregivers cope with their child’s diagnosis and reclaim their joy is the foundation of how Healing Haven started.

She saw the need to continue to support children with autism beyond the typical ABA therapy age of 8 years old, when most providers end services. So our second clinic serves students from 8-16 years old with age-appropriate therapies and pre-vocational skill building.

Enter Healing Haven Therapy Dogs

Another vision of Jamie’s is to provide therapy dog programs for the students at Healing Haven. Therapy Dogs are different from Service Dogs, which are trained to provide specific support for individuals with disabilities or medical needs such as visual or hearing difficulties, seizure disorders, mobility challenges, diabetes, etc.

Therapy dogs receive training but have completely different jobs than service dogs. They must have friendly, easy-going personalities and stable temperaments. They provide psychological or physiological therapy to individuals other than their owners/handlers. Typically, they visit hospitals, schools, daycare centers, group homes, hospices, nursing homes and rehab centers. Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs will interact with a variety of people while they are on-duty. And maybe one of the best features: petting a therapy dog is allowed!

The role of therapy dogs is to react and respond to people and their environment, under the guidance and direction of their owner. Therapy dogs can help to improve a person’s social, cognitive and emotional functioning. They can also help desensitize kids who have a fear of dogs. Therapy dogs can provide comfort and also help manage stress in kids with autism, not to mention the staff caring for them!  And research indicates that social behaviors in children who have autism temporarily improve after even a short play period with a live animal (versus a toy).

Meet Winston & Huxley

Jamie purchased two adorable Golden Doodle puppies back in April and they are wrapping up their first three-week intensive training as therapy dogs. Here are a few pics from their recent training:

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The next step after training is for Winston & Huxley to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. The CGC is a 10 step test involving specifics tasks. A few of the tasks include accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, walking through a crowd, and reaction to distractions. And for those interested, Winston & Huxley received their training at the Shiloh K9 Obedience Training & Boarding Center in Linwood, MI.

The staff are looking forward to when Winston and Huxley are ready to come “work” at Healing Haven! We will continue to post updates on them over our social channels, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

Healing Haven Earns 2-Year Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Accreditation

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Oakland County Autism Treatment Center Named as Top National Behavioral Service Provider

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 25, 2018 (Newswire.com) –The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) has awarded Healing Haven with a 2-Year Accreditation, recognizing the organization as a top behavioral service provider in the country. The BHCOE Accreditation celebrates exceptional behavioral health providers that excel in the areas of clinical quality, staff satisfaction and qualifications, and consumer satisfaction. These areas are measured via a wide-ranging audit, including interviews with agency clinical leadership, a detailed staff qualification review, anonymous staff satisfaction survey, and anonymous consumer satisfaction survey.

“Healing Haven is a true example of commitment to high-quality care and their compassionate work helps to elevate the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Their attention to staff and caregiver satisfaction further reflects their dedication to excellence,” said Sara Gershfeld Litvak, Founder of BHCOE. “We are thrilled to commend Healing Haven’s Founder and Director Jamie McGillivary, MS, LLP, BCBA and her team on creating a program that is an incredibly valuable resource to the Metro Detroit area autism community.”

BHCOE is an international accrediting body used to help funders and identify quality behavioral health providers. Acting as a third-party, the organization systematically measures and reports on existing quality criteria in the behavior analysis community using standardized methods and practices, and awards only those service agencies that meet these standards.

“Healing Haven is honored to be recognized with the BHCOE Accreditation because it reflects our commitment to provide only the best care for our clients and their families,” says Founder and Director Jamie McGillivary, MS, LLP, BCBA, “It is our pleasure to serve our clients with evidence-based teaching as well as support their families. We are grateful to have a team of knowledgeable and compassionate professionals who work together to provide top quality care, leading us to earn the BHCOE Accreditation. We are committed to continuing to exceed the highest standards of care and to serve the Metro Detroit community for years to come.”

About Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) 
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is an international accrediting body that recognizes top-performing behavioral health providers. BHCOE offers a third-party measurement system that differentiates top services providers from exceptional services providers.  The BHCOE criterion features standards that subject-matter experts developed to measure state-of-the-art behavioral health services. For more information, visit http://www.bhcoe.org.

About Healing Haven
Founded in 2010, Healing Haven is an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy center in Madison Heights, MI serving individuals with Autism and other developmental needs between the ages of 2 and 16. ABA therapy is evidenced-based and the most frequently recommended option for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Healing Haven also provides a one-of-a-kind 12-week parent training program focused on ABA and stress management for parents. When a parent is given the tools to both teach their child and take care of themselves, they maximize their child’s outcome, while maintaining the cohesiveness within their family. For more information, visit https://thehealinghaven.net.

Source: BHCOE

Healing Haven Expands Services With Second Clinic

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(Madison Heights, MI) Healing Haven, a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy clinic, opened a second facility April 13, expanding services to include children up to 16 years old. The new clinic provides the opportunity to better serve older students with more age-appropriate therapies and pre-vocational activities.

Healing Haven owners are hosting an Open House Friday, May 11 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Interested families, community members, educators and medical professionals are invited to come tour the new and existing clinics and meet with the founder, owners and management team.

“Our newest clinic was developed to meet the needs of the children that have been receiving services with us for years,” says said Jamie McGillvary, MS, LLC, BCBA, Founder & Director of Healing Haven. “We want to continue to create innovative programs that can support a client’s needs for years to come.”

“Additionally, we saw a need to customize a center for children in the 8 to 16 year age range because they are often underserved. We are hopeful that our new clinic will attract new families that have not been able to have their child’s needs met elsewhere,” said McGillvary. “With the additional space we now have, we are also excited by the opportunity to foster growth in our programming for younger children.”

Located at 30755 Barrington St., Madison Heights, behind the original clinic, Healing Haven 2 is designed to serve children ages 8 to 16 years old. The original clinic at 30821 Barrington St. continues to serve younger students receiving therapy, focused on children ages 2 to 7 years old. Take a virtual tour of both facilities.

Healing Haven serves children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other development needs and their families. Providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, as well as parent training, counseling and stress management, the mission of Healing Haven is to serve the entire family.

ABA therapy is the most frequently recommended option for treating children diagnosed with ASD. Since the 1960s, therapists have been applying behavior analysis to help children with autism and related developmental disorders. It is the therapy most endorsed by reputable sources, including: The Centers for Disease Control, The National Institutes of Health, The American Academy of Pediatrics, to name a few.

About Healing Haven LLC

Founded in 2010, Healing Haven is an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy center in Madison Heights, MI serving individuals with Autism and other developmental needs between the ages of 2 and 16. ABA therapy is evidenced-based and the most frequently recommended option for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Healing Haven also provides a one-of-a-kind 12-week parent training program focused on ABA and stress management for parents. When a parent is given the tools to both teach their child and take care of themselves, they maximize their child’s outcome, while maintaining the cohesiveness within their family.

Welcome To The Healing Haven Blog

We are excited to launch our blog to provide helpful resources for families navigating life with a child with autism or other special needs. Come back often for the latest in ABA therapy research, stress reduction techniques, success stories, employee spotlights and more!

We look forward to expanding the reach of our experience and leadership in the areas of ABA therapy combined with the unique support and training we offer parents.

Stay tuned for great things to come!

The Healing Haven Team