Connecticut’s Leading Autism Day Program
Immersive daily support that prepares your child for lifelong success.
A Full-Day, Integrated Program That Prepares Your Child for Lifelong Success
If you’re seeking more than just therapy sessions – and want a full-day, immersive program that blends evidence-based ABA with occupational, physical, and speech therapy – our Comprehensive Autism Day Program may be the right fit.
Designed specifically for autistic children ages 2–6, this unique program runs Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, in our welcoming, state-of-the-art clinic. It’s a school-day rhythm built for therapeutic growth – offering your child consistent structure, caring support, and opportunities to learn through play, exploration, and connection.
What Sets Our Program Apart?
Families choose our Day Program because of its unique combination of personalized attention and integrated therapies. Here’s what sets us apart:
Children benefit from carefully tailored sensory-processing sessions in our unique sensory rooms, promoting calmness, focus, and sensory integration.
Your child participates in therapeutic group activities co-led by multiple disciplines—such as feeding groups, sensory-based art activities, social skills sessions, and adaptive physical education—to encourage well-rounded development and peer interaction.
Every child benefits from dedicated 1:1 ABA support throughout their day.
Each classroom includes full-time certified occupational therapy and speech therapy assistants, creating a cohesive therapeutic environment where your child learns continuously through play, circle time, and specialized activities.
Your child receives individualized therapy weekly. On days without direct sessions, our therapists seamlessly integrate support into daily activities like mealtimes and playground interactions.
We encourage families to attend their child’s OT, SP or PT sessions once a month, as well as parent training meetings with BCBAs, to ensure your family feels fully supported and involved in your child’s journey. In-home sessions offered upon request.
Understanding Your Child’s Progress
You want to see how care supports your child’s everyday life, from communicating needs to joining in play. We use individual goals and assessments to track that growth.
A Look at Day Program Progress
Based on Talcott’s historical Day Program VB-MAPP data.
Our historical results show how children built skills over time and where their developmental levels stood when they finished:
- Building skills over time: Children closed an average 80% of the developmental-level gap present at admission.
- Reaching developmental milestones: 75% of children finished at or above the developmental level expected for their age.
These historical results don’t predict your child’s individual progress.
Your child’s strengths, needs, goals, and response to treatment all play a role.
When you inquire, ask how these measures help guide your child’s goals.Â
How We Follow Your Child’s Growth
You may wonder how a new skill in therapy carries over into life at home. We consider progress from several perspectives, including what you notice during everyday routines.
VB-MAPP
Helps us understand your child’s communication, language, and learning milestones, including their strengths and where they may need more support.
Individualized Treatment Goals
Help us track your child’s progress toward skills that matter in everyday life and guide adjustments to care as their needs change over time.
Vineland Assessment
The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales help us understand how your child uses communication, social, and daily living skills in everyday situations.
Family Partnership
Your observations help us understand how your child uses new skills outside therapy, including at home, during play, and in familiar daily routines.
A Simple 3-Step Start for Your Family
Take the first step. Fill out this form to connect with our team and learn how Talcott can support your family’s journey.