After the past several years, it’s all too easy to forget that some individuals still struggle with getting routine shots and vaccinations. This is especially true for younger individuals and adults who struggle to cope with autism, ADHD, and other conditions.
Each year, it’s a very challenging task to get individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities to take their flu shots or other necessary vaccinations.
The good news is that a specialized, seasonal vaccine clinic opens each year at UC Davis to address the needs of these individuals. The PATH Vaccination clinic offers flu vaccines and annual Covid-19 boosters to everyone who is older than 6 months. They primarily serve individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions and their siblings.
The staff at this clinic are specially equipped to deal with anxiety and sensory challenges associated with vaccination. The staff also understands that some patients have had negative experiences or even trauma around shots, medical appointments, or blood draws.
That’s why they approach each patient with as much patience as possible to create a positive health care experience. The staff doesn’t believe in rushing through appointments, and they strive to create a calm environment. The staff members understand that building up positive healthcare experiences over time will help reduce that anxiety.
Thanks to these innovative methods and patient caregiving, the facility has a 100% success rate in terms of vaccinations at appointments!
Right now, the PATH Vaccination Clinic is open on Fridays from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. through December 20th. Even better, you don’t have to be a patient at UC Davis Health in order to schedule a vaccination there. The clinic currently is not accepting walk-ins, so you’ll need to schedule an appointment. You can do so by calling (916) 703-5555.
Here at Sacramento ABA Therapy, our community serves families and children who are coping with neurodiversity. We offer fun and safe environments and strive to offer the highest standards of care. Our primary goal is to help neurodiverse children become more independent, autonomous, and successful.
We focus on truly getting to know each child on a personal level. We’ll conduct extensive assessments to develop a personalized plan based on your child’s strengths and weaknesses. We’ll provide early intervention, clinic-based ABA therapy, family guidance, group sessions, and playful child-centered learning.
We strive to value your child’s preferences and include parents throughout the whole therapy process.
We target skill development by allowing children to engage in activities that focus on specific social goals. For instance, one day’s activities might focus on taking turns or sharing. Another day the goal might be conversation skills and greetings.
We believe peer interaction can help model powerful transformation. That’s why we strive to promote a sense of acceptance and belonging for everyone in our program.If you’re interested in learning more about our ABA therapy programs, then fill out our inquiry form now to get in touch. One of our agents will reach back out to you as soon as possible.
