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    • OCTOBER 30, 2023
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    PMC Is “Pediatric Ready” When the Need Arises

    PMC Is “Pediatric Ready” When the Need Arises

    There is no question that children and adolescents have different needs, especially when it comes to their health. Whether discussing the importance of vaccinations, necessary preventive care or choosing an emergency department when an unexpected illness or injury occurs, knowing the medical staff has been specifically trained to care for children provides an extra layer

    • SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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    Kosair for Kids Funds Multi-Sensory Stimulation Area at the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center

    Kosair for Kids Funds Multi-Sensory Stimulation Area at the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center

    In the intricate tapestry of human experience, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) stands as an unknown thread—a labyrinth of complexities often veiled in mystery, especially when it involves children, is a journey where challenges and triumphs intertwine and connect, revealing a spectrum of emotions, behaviors and uncertainties. For many families, an autism diagnosis marks the beginning

The Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center provides life-changingtherapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our goal is to identify children at the earliest signs of detection, and provide therapy that has the potential to change the trajectory of their young lives.

 

Pikeville Medical Center’s multi-disciplinary teams are equipped to offer families unrivaled expertise in understanding and meeting the needs of toddlers and children with autism and related challenges.

 

We strive to:

  • provide the best integrated care for children.
  • support the best possible quality of life for children with ASD and their families.
  • help children with ASD reach their full  potential.
  • coordinate and provide autism-friendly clinical care and training.
  • provide assessments and recommendations for appropriate treatments.

 

Many children with autism or related disorders can benefit from behavior therapies that aim to reduce undesired behaviors, improve a child’s functioning and address co-curring mental health disorders like depression and/or anxiety. AVA Center clinicians utilize several therapies matched to the child’s age,  specific symptoms and degree of severity.

 

The AVA Center offers:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Feeding therapy

Stories of the AVA Center families/children

Contact Information

Appalachian Valley Autism Center

606-430-2256

 

Pikeville Medical Center