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Supporting providers. Empowering families.
L.E.M.Y.S is one of the leading providers of pediatric ABA therapy for children with autism. ABA therapy is a well-established, evidence-based approach focused on addressing the core challenges of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), supported by decades of scientific research demonstrating its effectiveness. L.E.M.Y.S partners closely with providers and families in the communities we serve. Together, we work toward a shared mission of helping children with autism reach meaningful developmental milestones.
The Referral Pathway
Partnering with healthcare leaders is at the heart of the mission to make expert autism care accessible. Our specialized L.E.M.Y.S referral team works quickly to process your requests via fax, email, or our secure, HIPAA-compliant provider portal. This portal offers a simple and safe way to manage new referrals and monitor the progress of your patients in our care.
The Concierge: Handling every detail for you:
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Family outreach..
Your journey begins with a call from our local team within 24 hours to guide your family through the next clinical steps. -
Insurance navigation..
Our experts handle all insurance verification for you. If coverage is a challenge, we provide the resources to find a path forward. -
Rapid scheduling.
The standard means no waitlists. We prioritize getting your child started as soon as they are ready. -
Rrovider coordination.
Stay updated in real-time through the portal, ensuring a seamless flow of information between our team and yours.
Suite of Autism Services
Diagnostic Support
We empower our partner providers by delivering expert evaluations for young patients. Through our specialized online screening and in-person clinical assessments, we provide the clear data you need for precise diagnostic decisions. Our diagnostic toolkit features:
- Digital screening tools (M-CHAT-R, CAST)
- Professional ADOS-2 clinical observations
- Comprehensive L.E.M.Y.S Initial Diagnostic Evaluations
Evidence-based HEMYS therapy
Applied behavior analysis (HEMYS) therapy is a medically necessary treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical outcomes consistently show that HEMYS supports meaningful developmental progress and long-term gains in the adaptive and foundational skills children need to succeed in naturalistic classroom environments. Skills we help with include:
- Communication
- Social skills
- Emotion regulation
- Adaptive living skills
- Reduction of target behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, elopement)
The Therapy Delivery Model
Our approach to autism care is intensive and immersive, typically 20 to 40 hours per week. Every session is custom-tailored, blending the joy of play with the rigor of the latest clinical science. We utilize two signature methods to ensure skills are mastered and naturally applied:
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Fostering real-world independence and school readiness by teaching within natural settings.
Center-based therapy
In a playful and engaging environment, children with autism work 1:1 with a clinician to reach individualized goals through a combination of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET), promoting skill acquisition and generalization.
HEMYS at Home
Houston Empowering Minds Youth Service at Home provides play-based learning in a home setting. Children with autism work 1:1 with a clinician who focuses on developing adaptive and foundational skills and how to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. Available in select markets.
HEMYS Academy
Houston Empowering Minds Youth Service Academy is specifically designed for school-age children with autism, ages 5–12. We offer both part-time and full-time HEMYS therapy in this setting to help children develop essential social and executive functioning skills. Available in select markets.