Fraser Autism Program
The Fraser Autism Program provides evaluation and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The long-range goal of this program is to maximize each child's developmental potential while improving the child's functioning in family, school, and community environments. Services are tailored to individual needs using best practice methods from multiple perspectives. Goals for children participating in the program include improved communication, interaction, adaptive coping and learning skills. The program provides support to families through consultation, education, parent/child guidance and therapeutic support.
Services Provided
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Day treatment (preschool and Asperger's Disorder)
- Individual, family and group therapies
- Specialized psychoeducational support groups
- Skills training
Other Specialized Services
- Specialized consultations (various autism perspectives including: TEACCH, SOS feeding approach, relationship-based interventions)
- Behavioral aide to support interventions
- School and professional training/consultation
- Education/workshops
- Case management
Ages Served
Infants through young adults and their parents or caregivers.
Program Highlights
- Fraser is the only organization in the Upper Midwest to provide day treatment services for children diagnosed with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
- Program boasts a 20-year history of experience and success.
- Nationally recognized as the Autism Society of America’s Program of the Year (2000).
Location
Fraser Child & Family Center
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Payment/Funding
Insurance, medical assistance, TEFRA, prepaid health plans (PMAP), county funding, private pay. Clients should contact the county to find out how Fraser billing the MA/TEFRA account will affect them.
For information, contact: Fraser Child & Family Center Intake Coordinator 612-331-9413.