Kencrest - Focus On Autism

Autism Services

KenCrest AUTISM AWARENESS T-Shirts are now FOR SALE!

All proceeds benefit KenCrest Services for Autism

Shirts are available in mens sizes small, medium, large and x-large

Contact Eileen Falchetta at efalchetta@kencrest.org or 610-825-9360 ext. 209 to pick up yours today!

For 40 years, KenCrest serves over 300 children, family, youth and adults with Autism each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with Autism. As the number of individuals being identified with Autism increases, so the doors of KenCrest’s programs are opening wider to help them.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). These are complex neurological disorders that affect individuals in the areas of social interaction, communication, and sensory processing. Differing in nature, age of onset, and severity of symptoms, the Autism Spectrum includes Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. ASD is usually evident by age 3. Boys are four times more likely to have ASD than girls. No single behavior is always typical or present in every individual. KenCrest serves all levels and types of disorders on the Autism Spectrum

Asperger’s Syndrome. This applies to the mildest and highest functioning end of the Autism Spectrum. Asperger’s involves problems in social interaction and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. There is no significant general delay in language, cognitive development, self-help skills, adaptive behavior, or curiosity.

KenCrest offers a wide variety of autism related services:

Inclusive Preschool learning side-by-side with typically developing children
In-Home Services child and family support using the ISP Model
Communication Training child and family support using the Hanen approach
Socialization Training emphasis on building relationships using real life experiences
Compensatory Education services for families with educational trusts

And be sure to check out...

Mi-Stories™ : helpful videos that can be used on an ipod or DVD player to assist people with ASD. The videos are brief, convenient, inexpensive, and users report improved relaxation, reductred stress and improved communication skills.