Some programs may emphasize certain aspects of your child's development, occasionally at the expense of other areas. At Spectrum of Hope, we use a macro approach that considers all aspects of a child's development as equally important. Language development almost always is a primary concern of children diagnosed with autism (it is in fact a defining feature of the disorder), but language is only a subset of the overall goals for a child to reach his or her maximum potential. All aspects of living a fruitful, rewarding life are important, including social interaction, creativity, play, independence skills, etc. ABA is often seen by those who are relatively uninformed as simply a way to teach language. Nothing could be further from the truth. We consider all areas equally important, and will work with you to develop goals for each of them.