ANNA Helps Autistic Children Thrive in Early Childhood

May 30, 2025
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ANNA (Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement) Autism Care opened at the end of April at 526 Boston Post Road. The center provides developmental evaluations, tailored intervention services and parent coaching for children between one and six years old.

ANNA works to support young children with autism in learning skills to promote growth and independence. The clinical team is composed of board-certified behavior analysts who subscribe to the approach of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention, or NDBI, which aims to help children learn during activities that are natural and fun, such as in play, social interactions and daily routines. In this setting, children can learn foundational skills including communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and reduction in harmful behaviors.

The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., operating in morning and afternoon blocks of 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Families can book a free 30 minute consultation about why they are seeking support and the services they are looking for. This would be followed by an assessment of the child to develop a specific intervention plan.

ANNA accepts most major insurance providers, including Tufts and Wellsense as well as Masshealth.

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