Autism Awareness Month

Supporting Every Individual with Compassionate Skilled Home Care

April is Autism Awareness Month—also recognized as Autism Acceptance Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and fostering acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum. With approximately 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism, families across our communities are navigating unique challenges while seeking understanding, support, and quality care.

At Traditional Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care, we believe every individual deserves personalized care, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive—especially in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.

Understanding the Journey Families Face

For families caring for a loved one with autism or developmental disabilities, daily life can bring both meaningful moments and complex challenges. From managing medical needs to coordinating therapies and ensuring safety, the responsibility can feel overwhelming.

Beyond the physical needs, there are emotional considerations as well—finding caregivers who truly understand, building trust, and ensuring consistent, compassionate support. Families are not just looking for services. They are looking for a partner they can rely on.

A Guide You Can Trust in Skilled Home Care

Traditional Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care is a locally owned and operated home health agency with extensive experience serving the healthcare needs of our community. Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality, individualized care that supports both pediatric and adult patients in a private duty nursing setting at home.

Our team includes highly qualified and compassionate professionals—Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs)—who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care while honoring each patient’s unique needs and personality.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every care plan is thoughtfully developed and continuously adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for each individual and their family.

Specialized Support for Autism and Developmental Needs

Autism is a spectrum, which means each individual experiences it differently. That’s why our approach focuses on personalized, consistent, and compassionate care tailored to each patient’s medical, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Our services include:

  • Behavioral and Developmental Disabilities Care
  • 1:1 Skilled Nursing (RN and LPN Shift Care)
  • Respite Services for Family Caregivers
  • Seizure Disorder Care
  • Feeding Tube Management (G/J-Tube, NG, G-Tube, J-Tube)
  • Trach and Ventilator-Dependent Care
  • Care for Quadriplegia and Paraplegia
  • ID Services and Supports
  • 24/7 Direct Access to an On-Call RN Manager and Scheduler

Each service is delivered with a focus on safety, consistency, and building meaningful relationships that foster trust and comfort.

A Simple Path to Getting the Care You Need

We understand that getting started with home care can feel complicated. That’s why we’ve made our process as simple and supportive as possible:

  1. Connect with our team to discuss your needs and concerns.
  2. Receive a personalized care plan tailored to your loved one’s medical and developmental requirements.
  3. Begin consistent, in-home care delivered by skilled professionals who truly care.

Our goal is to remove uncertainty and replace it with clarity, confidence, and dependable support.

What Success Looks Like for Your Family

When the right care team is in place, everything changes. Families gain peace of mind. Patients receive consistent, compassionate support. And individuals with autism and other developmental needs are empowered to live more comfortably and confidently at home.

Success means more than managing medical needs—it means improving quality of life, creating stability, and supporting each person’s unique potential.

More Than Awareness—A Commitment to Acceptance

Autism Awareness Month is not just about recognizing the diagnosis. It’s about embracing individuals for who they are, supporting their needs, and building a more inclusive and understanding community.

At Traditional Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care, we are proud to stand alongside families, providing not only skilled care but also empathy, encouragement, and unwavering support.

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

If your family is navigating autism or other complex medical needs, you don’t have to do it alone. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way with care you can trust.

Contact Traditional Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care today to learn more about our services or to create a personalized care plan for your loved one.

Because every individual deserves care that meets them where they are—and helps them move forward.

Staff

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
RNs and LPNs provide skilled services that cannot be performed safely and effectively by non-professional personnel. Some of these services include injections and intravenous therapy, wound care, education on disease treatment and prevention, and patient assessments. RNs may also provide case management services. RNs have received two or more years of specialized education and are licensed to practice by the state. LPNs have one year of specialized training and are licensed to work under the supervision of registered nurses.

CNAs/Home Health Aides
Assist patients with ADLs such as getting in and out of bed, walking, bathing, toileting, and dressing. Some aides have received special training and are qualified to provide more complex services under the supervision of a nursing professional.

Locations

Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care (Main Office)
1418 Electric Street Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18509
P: 570-319-0221 F: 570-319-0231

Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care (Berwick Office)
120 E. 3rd Street Berwick, Pennsylvania 18603
P: 570-319-0221 F: 570-319-0231

Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care (East Stroudsburg Office)
175 E. Brown Street, Ste. 205 East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301
P: 570-319-0221 F: 570-319-0231

Pediatric & Adult Skilled Home Care (Williamsport)
562 Hepburn Street Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
P: 570-505-5515 F: 570-319-0231

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