Welcome to Balance Autism – Altoona

Every child—and every family—comes to us with their own strengths, needs, and goals. That’s why our team at Balance Autism in Altoona focuses on individualized services and personalized care from day one. We take time to listen, learn what matters most at home and in the community, and build a plan that supports meaningful progress in a way that feels realistic for your family.

Whether you’re exploring services for the first time or looking for a better fit, we’re here to make the process feel clear, supportive, and human. Our goal is simple: to help your child grow in skills and confidence while helping your whole family find your unique balance—step by step, together.

 

SERVICES AT THIS LOCATION

Specialties We're Proud to Share

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to meeting people where they are, offering compassionate expertise and personalized support across a variety of specialized services. Below is a list of some areas we focus on, depending on a child's needs.

  • ABA programming
  • Communication
  • Augmentative and alternative communication methods
  • Desensitization
  • Daily living
  • Pragmatic language and social interaction skills
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Safety skills
  • Play skills
  • Family training and education
  • Community integration
  • Sexual education
  • Aggression, self-injury, property destruction, or other high-intensive behaviors
  • Group programs (social skills groups, school readiness, preschool)
  • Feeding and eating challenges
  • Sensory challenges
  • Self regulation, co-regulation and coping strategies
  • Early intervention and Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions  
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Assessments and Curriculum

We offer a wide range of specialty services, along with a variety of assessments—many of which also serve as curriculum—that our team is trained to use to ensure a holistic, individualized approach to learning. A sampling of those are included below:

  • FLASH
  • PEERS Preschool, Adolescent and Youth Adults
  • AIM Explorers
  • AIM
  • 5's Against the Law
  • Jasper
  • ESDM
  • Unstuck and On Target
  • Preschool Life Skills

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Balance Autism is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on care, compassion, and connection. Together, we celebrate every success, big and small. We’ll support your journey as you help others discover their potential.