Tanager Place serves children and teens on the autism spectrum. Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care delivers personalized treatment that recognizes the unique needs of each child. We partner with community providers to ensure your loved one receives the best care available.
Autism Services
Personalized Care for Life on the Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Safety Packet
Planning for emergencies can be a challenge for families with a child on the spectrum. Tanager’s resources and tips help family members and caregivers create emergency safety plans for loved ones on the autism spectrum.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Voters Manual
Click below for a copy of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Voters Manual.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
Your child may benefit from a variety of services geared toward positively affecting behavior. Options include:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Treatment is individualized to meet each child’s needs. Board Certified Behavior Analysts oversee assessment and treatment, while collaborating with your child’s care team and you to ensure your child’s success.
Social Skills Groups
Social skills groups can help children on the autism spectrum understand how to relate and communicate with others. Children aged 2 to 18 may participate in social skills groups.
Check out our Social Skills event calendar. If you think the Social Skills Groups might be right for your child please call Tanager Place to learn more, 319-365-9164.
If the Cedar Rapids School District cancels school or releases school early due to weather, Tanager Place Social Skills Group will not meet.
Additional autism treatment services are available depending on your family’s needs. A medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD is required for these services:
Specialized Psychotherapy
Trained, licensed therapists work with children and families to treat emotional and behavior challenges through AutPlay, behavior therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, family therapy and/or theraplay.
Pediatric Integrated Health (PIH)
Assists families touched by autism by coordinating community and therapy services that promote good physical and mental health.
Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
In-home services provide individual and family skill-building programming focused on areas like emotional regulation, coping and parenting techniques.