GHC-SCW's Autism Program
GHC-SCW is committed to excellence in care through our Autism Services! We offer neuroaffirming and multidisciplinary, evidence-based services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents/caregivers. At GHC-SCW, families have access to a collaborative approach that leverages the expertise of various professionals while maintaining the family at the center of all decision-making.
Our team includes behavior analysts, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and behavior program assistants.
We offer services in our clinics, at patients’ homes and by telehealth.
Our services include the following:
Social & Emotional Skills Development
For ages 4 to 16 | The child must be able to communicate in full sentences.
Settings: 1 to 1 or group, in-clinic (available for Wisconsin residents) and in-home (available for Dane County residents), telehealth as appropriate
Focus: Helping children and teens build emotional awareness, self-regulation and social skills
Includes:
- Peer interaction and relationship building
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Parent coaching and support
Speech and Language Therapy
For ages 3 to 18
Settings: Clinic based, telehealth as appropriate
Focus: Supporting communication, language development and social-pragmatic skills
Includes:
- Expressive and receptive language
- Articulation, phonology and speech clarity
- Social communication (pragmatics)
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support
Occupational Therapy
For ages 3 to 18
Settings: Clinic based, telehealth as appropriate
Focus: Enhancing sensory processing, motor skills and daily living abilities
Includes:
- Sensory integration and regulation
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Self-care skills
- Executive functioning
To Get Started
To join our Autism Services, the following is required:
- The child must have a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- For in home services, the family must reside in Dane County.
- All services are in-network with GHC-SCW Commercial Plans. To learn what other insurance plans are accepted, please contact us at (608) 441-3290 or contact your insurance provider directly.
If you think your child meets all the requirements, talk to their Primary Care Provider and ask for a referral to the program. All Autism services require a referral from a Primary Care Provider and insurance prior authorization.
Diagnostic Evaluations
We provide comprehensive diagnostic/developmental evaluations for concerns related to possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Intellectual Disability. Differential diagnostic questions are appropriate when ASD is being considered. Specific concerns may be related to developmental delays, social difficulties, sensory processing problems and behavior problems. We do not conduct Neuropsychological Evaluations. Learning disability assessments are also out of scope.
GHC providers: Please submit the Order through Epic
If you are a non-GHC-SCW in-network provider, please use the online form here:
