Children have unique health needs, especially during illness or injury. Whether it’s keeping up with vaccinations or deciding where to go for urgent care, knowing the medical team has special training to care for children helps provide peace of mind. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to improve pediatric services across Eastern Kentucky. In 2020, the
Each April, communities across the globe observe World Autism Month to raise awareness, foster acceptance, and celebrate the strengths and achievements of individuals on the autism spectrum. The month also serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing need for enhanced understanding and inclusive support. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that
The Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center provides life-changing therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our goal is to identify children at the earliest signs of detection, and provide therapy that has the potential to change the trajectory of their young lives.
Pikeville Medical Center’s multi-disciplinary teams are equipped to offer families unrivaled expertise in understanding and meeting the needs of toddlers and children with autism and related challenges.
We strive to:
Many children with autism or related disorders can benefit from behavior therapies that aim to reduce undesired behaviors, improve a child’s functioning and address co-curring mental health disorders like depression and/or anxiety. AVA Center clinicians utilize several therapies matched to the child’s age, specific symptoms and degree of severity.
The AVA Center offers:
