Behavioral Health Works

Concerns and restrictions surrounding COVID-19 continue to impact our daily lives, and we want you to know that your health and safety are our priority. We are excited to share that many of our team members have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and we have implemented additional safety precautions during at-home sessions and at our Care & Support Center in Anaheim, Calif. We have implemented enhanced sanitizing and cleaning protocols at our Anaheim Care and Support Center as well. : We have established extensive employee protocols, including requiring employees to perform daily self-assessments for COVID-19 symptoms and verify being symptom-free.

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is pleased to announce that our Anaheim, CA Care and Support Center has been featured in the Healthcare section of the Orange County Business Journal. The article, “Behavioral Health Works Expands Autism Services” highlights that the new center will offer applied behavioral analysis, occupational and speech therapy, developmental assessment, social skills groups and parent training. BHW’s Chief Clinical Officer Michael Zhe is quoted, “BHW is proud to offer families true 360-degree care for their loved ones.” Click here to login to your OCBJ account and view the full article.

We are excited to open this care center as a destination for treatment and support for families across Orange County,” said Michael Zhe, chief clinical officer at Behavioral Health Works. Calif. Services offered at the care center include Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental assessment and early intervention, social skills groups, parent training and will soon include sibling and family support groups. The programs at the Anaheim care center will be led by Regional Clinical Director Sora Lee, who has more than a decade of experience supporting families with Autism, and helping them to achieve meaningful results. From in-home, to telehealth and this new care center, our team of experts can support and guide families across the southland through data-driven programs that help families reach their goals and achieve breakthroughs,” said Zhe.

Sweet treats, disrupted routines, bright lights, travel, house guests, new foods and novel experiences can be overwhelming for all of us. Discuss activities, role play (ex. unwrapping presents) and use visuals/social stories to convey what is expected. Consider social distancing: Identify what the expectations of the group are, and pack accordingly (face masks, sanitizer, etc.).Consider sensory challenges: If turkey and mashed potatoes are not your child’s favorite, make sure to pack something that you know your child will eat.