Superheroes are those who face challenges daily and who inspire others. A Sidekick supports a Superhero in a variety of ways as they journey to be the best that they can be.
Below is the list of services that Sidekicks currently provides. Each service is overseen by one of our supervisors and delivered by an appropriately selected Sidekick.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach focused on understanding and improving behavior. The goal of ABA therapy is to enhance socially significant behaviors and life skills for individuals and families, promoting inclusion within the community.
ABA services are provided in various settings, including in-home, community, and clinical environments. Each ABA Therapist is supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to ensure the highest quality of services.
Sidekicks offers Individual Support Services funded through PerformCare and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
These services are tailored to support individuals aged 4-21 with a range of developmental needs:
Adaptive Skill Development:
Enhancing skills necessary for daily living and independence.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
Providing assistance with tasks like hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores.
Community Inclusion:
Promoting participation and integration within community settings.
Behavioral Supports:
Implementing strategies to address behavioral challenges and foster positive outcomes.
Our goal is to empower each individual to achieve maximum independence through personalized instruction and positive behavioral interventions. We equip families with the tools they need for ongoing growth and success.
To determine eligibility and learn more about our services, visit PerformCareNJ or contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624. If you are already registered with PerformCare and interested in our services, please reach out to us at info@sidekickssupport.com or give us a call.
Sidekicks offers comprehensive in-home and center-based Speech/Language Pathology services designed to assess, diagnose, and treat various speech and language needs. Our licensed and insured experienced Speech/Language Pathologists are trained have the experience and training to address a wide range of communication challenges identified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA):
Speech Sounds:
Addressing articulation, phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, and dysarthria.
Language:
Enhancing comprehension, expression, and use of words for effective communication.
Literacy:
Improving reading and writing skills for individuals facing language-related difficulties
Social Communication:
Developing pragmatic skills to navigate social interactions effectively.
Voice:
Treating voice disorders such as hoarseness, vocal loss, and nasal speech.
Fluency:
Managing stuttering and speech flow issues to enhance communication fluency.
Cognitive-Communication:
Strengthening cognitive skills like memory, attention, problem-solving, and organization.
Feeding and Swallowing:
Addressing swallowing disorders (dysphagia) to promote better nutrition and health.
We accept Horizon, United and NJ DDD for Speech services. To begin Speech services with Sidekicks or to learn more, please click “Get Started,” give us a call, or contact our office at info@sidekickssupport.com
Sidekicks is an approved provider under the DDD Supports Program, a division of the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS). Since 2016, we have been offering Community Based Supports to individuals needing ongoing assistance with daily tasks and community integration.
Our services cater to diverse needs, including:
Community Based Supports:
Assisting individuals with activities like going to movies, bowling, shopping, and engaging in local arts.
In-Home Assistance:
Providing support with household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, and financial management.
Goal-Oriented Support:
Collaborating with each individual to establish personalized goals for community engagement and independence.
Sidekicks offers a range of approved services through the DDD Supports Program, including Community Base, Supports, Career Planning, Prevocational Services, and Supported Employment Services.
We work closely with Support Coordination agencies and families to ensure comprehensive care and support tailored to individual needs.
For more information about our DDD services or to discuss eligibility, please contact us at info@sidekickssupport.com or call our office.
Through ABA therapy with Sidekicks, our Superhero is now using full sentences when making requests, he is a lot more aware of personal space and possessions of peers and adults. He is also making great progress on learning coping strategies to use when he feels upset instead of problem behaviors.
"We achieved a major accomplishment for our Superhero by teaching him the ability to get his clothes ready for the day and dress himself without assistance.
When we began, he struggled to identify the proper orientation for shirts and pants as well as socks and shoes.
Now he can..."
"When I first met our superhero, he had a goal to make his own music video.
He wanted to make the song, dance, and film it like a musical artist. He had made attempts but had so far been unable to execute the final product.
Organizing ideas and carrying out a plan was..."
"I have been working with one of my kids for the last 9 months. When I first met him, he threw tantrums, would lock himself in his room, and lash out verbally against any kind of demand.
I was a new person who brought many changes. I first had to spend time developing a relationship full of ..."
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