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ABOUT
OUR ACADEMY

Grain of Sand Academy is a Not for Profit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of children and teens with Autism through the development of mindful self-regulating skills quickly and with growth that will last a lifetime.

MISSION & PHILOSOPHY.

Children and teens with Autism:
WE HOPE YOU'LL DANCE!

MISSION

 

"To broaden the horizons of the children we serve so that they can become lifelong learners."

Develop enhanced mindful self-regulation skills quickly and for a lifetime through:

  • Creative & Evidence Based ABA Therapies
    - focused ABA treatment
    - comprehensive ABA treatment
    - pivotal response treatment (PRT)
    - IEP consultation services
     

  • Biofeedback
     

  • Neurofeedback
     

  • Supported Classical Ballet Training
     

  • Wearable Technology Evaluations & Monitoring
     


Our curated therapies are selected for the individual after an in-house evaluation by our integrative team of BCBA, LPC, OT, and PT. Consulting with parents, caregivers, and educators can DISRUPT slow, archaic approaches to AUTISM TREATMENT.
 

This approach is inspired by:
 

William Blake's: Auguries of Innocence
 

" To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the Palm of your Hand
And Eternity in an Hour"

WHAT WE DO

We are a disruptive force, challenging the ABA world to advance past archaic and commonplace, moving towards an integrative approach using behavioral science to train what is truly most important overall - PRESENCE and Self-regulation for children with Special Needs.

We are like-minded professionals who envision a path forward to treating regulation issues FASTER and with long lasting results through integrative therapies based on advances in neuroscience.  Our Board and Staff are comprised of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, former professional Ballet dancers, Licensed Professional Counselors,  educators, musicians, and a Neurology Nurse Practitioner - all professionals who see a new and optimal solutions to offer to the community.

Your donations are 100% tax deductible and support our programs and help reduce the cost of therapy for many families.

 

The children thank you!

FEATURED
PROGRAMS
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  1. The Grain of Sand Acadamy has teamed up with Therabeat Inc to offer Music Therapy sessions week days 9-5. If you would like to learn more click on the link below.

  2. Ballet isn't just for girls. Boys love it too. It builds strength, disipline and balance. Try us for free while this amazing offer lasts. We know you will love it too.

  3. Pivotal Response Treatment, or PRT, is a behavioral treatment for autism. This therapy is play-based and initiated by the child. PRT is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We offer both focused and comprehensive ABA treatments, PRT Treatments and IEP consultation services. To schedule an evaluation with a licensed behavioral therapist please click the link below.

  4. Dance with Kim for FREE while this amazing offer lasts. Learn ballet in a sensory sensitive ballet studio to improve self regulation and behavior. Boys and girls are welcome of any age.

PARTNERS.

Please take the time to visit our partner websites. Without their support, we wouldn't be able to provide the level of service and care to the child we help on a daily basis. Thank you.

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570-982-9436

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The Grain of Sand Academy is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization (#83-1797664)

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