About Us

The Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center was established in 2005 with the dual goals of responding to the growing need for specialized autism treatment services and making a positive and significant difference in the lives of autistic children and the families who care for them.

The first-of-its-kind Hopebridge LLC program provides personalized outpatient ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), feeding, occupational, and speech therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder as well as those navigating physical, behavioral, communication, social, and sensory challenges. Hopebridge LLC's headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hopebridge is now recognized as a reliable resource that provides patients and their families all throughout the country with hope, support, and care.

After more than 15 years, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers are still providing patients from more than 100 locations throughout the United States with devoted and compassionate medical care. These locations can be found in states such as Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky, Colorado, Arkansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma.

Hopebridge LLC: Origins

The founder of Hopebridge, Kim Strunk, who at the time was already working with children all throughout her neighborhood, developed the idea for the program in the first place. As an occupational therapist, Strunk noticed that many of the children in her care displayed characteristics that are commonly associated with autism. She also noticed that the parents of many of these children were constantly on the go in order to make sure that their children received the appropriate treatment. Strunk quickly came to the conclusion that there must be a more effective approach to link the aforementioned children and families with the care that they required and deserved.

Soon after, Strunk introduced his evidence-based, multi-disciplinary approach, which was founded on the scientific field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The standard approach to autism therapy that was in existence during the time that Strunk's curriculum was being developed did not mesh well with it. In addition, insurance companies did not acknowledge or cover the cost of ABA services, which made them inaccessible to a large number of people. But thanks to the perseverance and determination of Strunk, new treatment options and opportunities are now available to Hopebridge patients across the community. This was made possible with the assistance of her team.

After more than 15 years, underprivileged communities in many states and across the region now have access to high-quality, specialized ABA services and treatment. What started out as a vision and a single facility in Indiana today provides patients from 12 different states with autism treatment, connecting thousands of families with high-quality care at one of the largest autism therapy clinics in the United States.

A game-changing approach to autism care is provided by Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers.

The mission of Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers is to provide the excellent care and expert treatment that children and families whose lives have been impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) require and deserve. This mission is directed by Dr. Strunk and a team of skilled, experienced therapists.

Hopebridge is aware that children coping with the unique difficulties of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require extremely specialized care, and that this places an extraordinary amount of strain on the children's families. Because people whose lives are affected by autism spectrum disorder frequently have requirements that can be satisfied by a variety of treatments, the large team of professionals at Hopebridge LLC offers a comprehensive selection of pediatric outpatient services. All of these services are made available under one roof not only to alleviate some of the strain, but also to inspire optimism and provide those who are struggling access to a genuine source of hope in their lives.

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers provide a novel, interprofessional style of care known as 360 Care that encompasses a variety of therapeutic approaches and services. These are the following:

Analysis of behavior by application (ABA). In Hopebridge's complete autism therapy program, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) serves as the program's foundation and is used in conjunction with other therapies to promote meaningful, positive development and independence.

The practice of Occupational Therapy. The kid occupational therapy treatment offered by Hopebridge is intended to target cognitive, sensory, and fine motor abilities within an atmosphere that is both entertaining and supportive.

Therapies for the Voice and the Mouth Children are taught via Hopebridge's high-quality speech and language therapy how to communicate their needs to others in a way that can be comprehended by others around them.

Therapies that Involve Feeding. Hopebridge LLC doctors offer Feeding and Swallowing Therapies, which help address issues and aversions to food. The goal of these therapies is to maximize the patient's access to nourishment and make mealtimes with the family more enjoyable.

Education for the Family The goal of the training provided by Hopebridge for families is to provide caregivers and parents with the knowledge and abilities necessary to provide the highest level of support and ABA techniques possible in the home setting.

In addition, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center provides assistance with insurance, as well as autism testing and diagnosis services, assistance with insurance, and a great deal more.

Early and intense behavioral intervention serves as the foundation of each Hopebridge approach (EIBI). EIBI focuses on children from 18 months to seven years to guarantee the greatest potential outcomes for these age range of children. Hopebridge's qualified specialists conduct evaluations for each of their therapies in order to tailor the most effective treatment plan possible to each individual kid. These plans also include counsel for families, which, when paired with the treatment provided by Hopebridge, lays out a path leading to a future that is brimming with hope, potential, and possibility.