I Can Intervention Center for Autism Needs
Intervention Center for Autism Needs
At ICAN, we provide in-home and center-based ABA services using the newest technology and models that are recently discovered. ICAN programs are built on the newest autism research discoveries that are found to be the most effective.
ICAN stands for Intervention Center For Autism Needs. At ICAN, we mainly rely on “research”. Our different treatment models are based on the newest research findings and discoveries in the field of autism. We provide center and home-based ABA therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy for parents and siblings of children with autism as well as feeding and nutrition consultations. In addition, ICAN is one of a few autism clinics across the country that is equipped with newest AAC devices and technologies for non-verbal children with autism.
NUTRITION AND DIET
Researchers have found that children with autism are five times more likely to have mealtime challenges such as tantrums, extreme food selectivity, pickiness & ritualistic eating behaviors. They also found inadequate nutrition to be more common among children with autism than in those unaffected by the disorder. In particular, they found an overall low intake of calcium and protein. In addition, many children with autism suffer from indigestive problems such severe bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. At ICAN, parents can closely consult with our Registered Dietitian (RD) who is specialized with working with families and children with autism to explore different diets and find the best solutions that can improve the lives of children and their families.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
The rates of divorce, parents and sibling depression, and substance abuse are very high among families of children with autism. At ICAN, our specialized Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist provide individual therapy for children, teens and adults with autism as well as mothers, couples, family, and sibling counseling.
- In addition to all the services, ICAN is one of a few organizations in the country that provides financial assistant and grants to low-income families of children with autism to help them receive services for free. The grants are given through California Autism Resource and Evaluation (CARE) Foundation that is originally founded by Dr. Saba Torabian in 2014.