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Therapy Center Opens New Location In Hamden

The clinic, which offers comprehensive ABA therapy and other autism services, is the organization's 50th overall location.

HAMDEN, CT — Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education has opened a new Applied Behavior Analysis therapy center in Hamden, its seventh location in the state and 50th overall.

The opening of its 50th clinic marks a “significant milestone in the organization's continued growth and commitment to serving children with autism and their families,” according to officials.

Cultivate's newest Hamden ABA therapy center is located at 105 Sanford St. Cultivate also has a clinic at 3074 Whitney Avenue in Hamden.

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The new therapy center will “provide individualized, evidence-based services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental needs,” according to a news release. “Through a collaborative, family-centered approach, Cultivate's team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) works alongside families to develop personalized treatment plans that support each child's unique strengths, needs, and goals.”

Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy, is a research-backed approach designed to help children with developmental disabilities, such as autism, “develop important communication, social, behavioral, play, and daily living skills,” the news release states. “ABA therapy programs are individualized to each child’s unique strengths and needs and are supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).”

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“Reaching our 50th clinic is an incredible milestone for Cultivate, and one that reflects the dedication of our team members, and the trust families place in us,” said Mike Foulk, Chief Operating Officer of Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education. “Our growth is a reflection of our shared commitment to helping children and families thrive. While we've expanded into new communities over the years, our mission has remained the same: to provide compassionate, individualized care that makes a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.”

For more information about Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education, visit its website here.

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