Help a Child and Earn Your Wings!
Portrait Health Angels provide scholarships to individuals and families dealing with autism. The goal of each scholarship is to cover the $25,000 cost for 26 weeks of ABA therapy with the goal that each child in need can be diagnosed and treated and grow up to lead a happy, productive, and fulfilling life
Portrait Health Angels
As a Portrait Health Angel, your gift makes it possible for Portrait Health Centers to diagnose and treat patients who could otherwise not afford to get the help they need. Your gift permits us to ensure that no child or adult ever gets turned away for financial reasons or elects not to get the care they need because of cost.
The Need – ABA (and other) Services for Autistic Patient
Imagine you are a parent of a new baby and that your doctor has just told you that your child has autism. Now imagine that your doctor tells you that there are several clinics in the area that can provide you with help through ABA therapy. Your doctor also explains: “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach. ABA techniques and principles bring about meaningful and positive changes in behavior that will help your child with autism to lead a happy, productive, and fulfilling life.” You now have hope.
But then comes the reality. Wait lists for admission to a qualified program are 6 months and that best clinics have even longer wait lists. So, you prepare to wait until there is an opening, and then the worst possible news comes from your insurance company – you are not covered for autism services. And the cost will exceed $50,000 per year.
But then comes the reality. Wait lists for admission to a qualified program are 6 months and that best clinics have even longer wait lists. So, you prepare to wait until there is an opening, and then the worst possible news comes from your insurance company – you are not covered for autism services. And the cost will exceed $50,000 per year.
Portrait Health Centers - Solving the Problems!
Portrait Health Professional Team Works with Each Child
Portrait Health always strives to be the best. A Portrait Health Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs a unique treatment plan for each patient. Once a plan has been developed and approved by insurance, a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) is assigned to work with each patient/child implementing the treatment plan. Most clinics providing autism services use RBT’s who have a high school diploma and have passed a 40-hour training course. This is where PHC is different.
Portrait Health RBT’s hold a Masters’ degree. Each is licensed by the state to provide counseling services to patients of all types. While PHC RBT’s have also completed the 40-hour training course, each PHC RBT also has years of experience counseling patients in all types of behavioral health issues. PHC believes that parents prefer more experienced RBT’s working with their children, and patients benefit greatly from service provided by Licensed Professionals with years of experience.
Portrait Health RBT’s hold a Masters’ degree. Each is licensed by the state to provide counseling services to patients of all types. While PHC RBT’s have also completed the 40-hour training course, each PHC RBT also has years of experience counseling patients in all types of behavioral health issues. PHC believes that parents prefer more experienced RBT’s working with their children, and patients benefit greatly from service provided by Licensed Professionals with years of experience.
Portrait Health Has Solved the Wait List Problem
Operating 33 Portrait Health Center locations, PHC does not have a wait list. With more than 100 licensed professionals on staff, PHC can almost always find a Portrait Health Center near the patient’s home.
When Insurance Does Not Have You Covered You Need An Angel
The Program
The Treatment Plan is uniquely designed for a patient and implemented over 6 months. During that time, the patient meets with his/her RBT and the BCBA that designed the plan for approximately 2 hours each day. We call this a semester: 26 weeks. 2 hours/day for a total of 260 hours of therapy.
Parents of a child with autism rarely has had any training in caring for their child. During each semester, Portrait Health provides specialized services and training for family members of children with autism. At the end of a semester, a new treatment plan is created.
Parents of a child with autism rarely has had any training in caring for their child. During each semester, Portrait Health provides specialized services and training for family members of children with autism. At the end of a semester, a new treatment plan is created.
As an Individual Donor, your contribution will be sent to Portrait Health Foundation, a 501c3 charity, which makes your contribution tax deductible – please contact your accountant for details.
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