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The Silver Lining Group is an expansion of Piece By Piece Consulting Services in effort to meet the growing needs of the autism communitites.
In August of 2007, we began our expansion from home-based services to include center-based locations north of Columbus. These centers are called, “The Silver Lining Group” Early Intervention Centers.
By bringing in additional autism professionals from the Columbus area, we were able to open a center-based clinic in Mt. Gilead in August, and a second clinic in Mansfield in January of 2008.
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Silver Lining Staff
We strive to provide the best for your children, and that begins with our qualified team members. Silver Lining Group team members come from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences, but they all have one thing in common; the mission to serve and support their clients to the best of their ability. Each team member was hand-picked by the owners and completed the Silver Lining Group’s intensive training program. In addition, team members are monitored frequently and required to attend mandatory additional training through-out the year to stay up to date with the most current research practices and treatment programs.
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Research is ongoing, but what we know so far is....
Autism is a neurobiological condition that affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. It is called a Pervasive Developmental Disorder(PDD) that affects boys four times more often than girls, and it is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity. There is no known cause for Autism, and no common treatment. Research has shown that early, intensive behavioral intervention can be effective in pushing development in children with Autism, but it is incredibly expensive and not covered by the majority of major health insurance plans. Although each individual with autism can improve in functioning over time, unfortunately, children do not "grow" out of autism. It is a lifelong disability. A 2006 CDC study revealed, 1 in every 150 children born within the United States will be on the Autism Spectrum.
More Information About Autism
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The Silver Lining Group Mission Statement
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It is the mission of
The Silver Lining Group
Early Intervention Centers
to help bring children
with autism
to their highest potential
by providing ongoing
evidence based
therapeutic treatment
as well as training
and supervision
for families, providers,
and the community.
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