History of Hopebridge Kokomo, IN
Established in 2005, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center was founded to meet a growing demand for dedicated autism treatment services and to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of affected children and their families.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the first-of-its-kind Hopebridge LLC program provides personalized outpatient ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), feeding, occupational, and speech therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder and those navigating physical, behavioral, communication, social, and sensory challenges. Today, Hopebridge offers patients and families a trusted resource of hope, support, and care nationwide.
More than 15 years later, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers continue to provide dedicated, compassionate care to patients from more than 100 locations throughout the U.S., including Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky, Colorado, Arkansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
Hopebridge LLC: Origins
The Hopebridge program began as the vision of Founder Kim Strunk, who had then been serving children across her community. As an occupational therapist, Strunk observed that many of the children in her care exhibited characteristics commonly associated with autism and that many of those kids’ parents ran from place to place to ensure their children received adequate treatment. Strunk soon realized there must be a better way to connect those children and families with the care they needed and deserved.
Soon came Strunk’s multi-disciplinary, evidence-based approach, one rooted in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Strunk’s program didn’t fit the conventionalautismtherapyframework inplaceat thetime.Additionally, insurance providers didn’t recognize or cover ABA services, making them inaccessible to many. But with the help of her team, Strunk’s tenacity and determination ensured new treatment options and opportunities for Hopebridge patients across the community.
Hopebridge autism treatment center in Kokomo, Indiana. Over 15 years later, underserved communities across the region and multiple states have access to quality, dedicated ABA services and care. What began as a vision and one Indiana location now serves patients across 12 states, connecting thousands of families with quality autism treatment at one of the largest autism therapy centers in the United States.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: A Revolutionary Care Model
Led by Strunk and a team of skilled, seasoned clinicians, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers aim to provide the extraordinary care and expert treatment children and families touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need and deserve.
Hopebridge understands that children coping with the special challenges of ASD require very special care and that this puts an extreme level of pressure on their families. Individuals touched by ASD often have needs that can be addressed with a wide range of treatments, which is why the extensive Hopebridge LLC team provides a wide range of pediatric outpatient services. These services are all offered under one roof to help reduce stress spa, raise optimism, and give a real resource of hope to those in need.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers offers an innovative, interdisciplinary 360 Care model that covers multiple therapies and services. These include:
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the foundation of Hopebridge’s comprehensive autism therapy program. It is used with other therapies to influence meaningful, positive change and independence.
Occupational Therapy. Hopebridge’s pediatric OT treatment addresses cognitive, sensory, and fine motor skills within a fun and supportive environment.
Speech & Language Therapies. Hopebridge provides high-quality speech and language therapies to teach children how to communicate their needs in ways others understand.
Feeding Therapies. Hopebridge LLC clinicians provide feeding and swallowingtherapiestohelpaddressconcerns andaversionstofood,optimize access to nutrition, and ensure smoother family mealtimes.
Family Education. Hopebridge family training is designed to empower caregivers and parents with the skills to ensure the best support and ABA practices are provided at home.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center also offers insurance support, autism testing & diagnosis services, insurance support, and more.
Each Hopebridge plan centers on early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI). EIBI focuses on children between 18 months and seven years to ensure the best outcomes. Hopebridge licensed professionals to perform evaluations for each of their therapies to customize the best treatment plan for each child. These plans also include guidance for families, which, when combined with Hopebridge treatment, provides a roadmap for a future filled with hope, potential, and possibility.
Address: 1558 E Blvd suite a, Kokomo, IN 46902
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Phone: (765) 252-0530
https://www.hopebridge.com/centers/kokomo-in/