CHOP-Soar - Soar Autism Center
OVERVIEW OF CHOP-SOAR AUTISM CENTER
Where pediatric excellence meets play-based care for young learners
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Soar Autism Center have come together to bring best-in-class autism care to families in the Philadelphia region. The collaboration – called CHOP-Soar Autism Center – joins teams of outpatient autism therapists with the expertise of a top-ranked pediatric hospital to fully support families following diagnosis through therapy.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Comprehensive autism care under one roof
Each location offers speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy services for children through age 6 under one roof, providing integrated, in-center care during children’s most critical years of development.
Therapists at CHOP-Soar Autism Center can collaborate directly with your child’s medical team at CHOP or other providers to ensure your family receives coordinated, comprehensive care and support every step of the way.
OUR MISSION
Messages from our families to yours
“At CHOP, we are committed to delivering the best possible care for our patients, and we recognize that families in the autism community often struggle to access the services and therapy they need,” said Nathan J. Blum, MD, Chief of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “Our new partnership with SOAR is grounded in collaboration, allowing us to extend the reach of CHOP’s network in a new and innovative way. Whether it’s cutting-edge research from our Center for Autism Research or recently established Lurie Autism Institute, we know that bringing together knowledge and resources benefits all those touched by autism.”
“Our mission has always been to provide children with the most effective and compassionate care possible,” said Ian Goldstein, MD, MPH, Co-Founder and CEO of Soar Autism Center. “Partnering with CHOP allows us to elevate that mission, coupling Soar’s autism therapy services with CHOP’s unmatched clinical and research excellence.”
Our Therapy Approach
Family-centric, early autism care
Our full- and half-day programs help young children with autism build communication, social, and cognitive skills in a nurturing environment.
Research-based, play-focused
Our research-based approach draws from frameworks that embed therapy into natural play, like the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
Coordinated with CHOP or other providers
Each CHOP-Soar Autism Center has a multidisciplinary team of specialists working together to deliver cohesive and personalized autism care. Our therapists coordinate with each child's medical team – whether within the CHOP Primary Care network, the CHOP Autism Integrated Care Program, or another care provider – to deliver seamless and integrated care that helps families navigate their journey with confidence and support.
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Our Locations
We are expanding our locations in Pennsylvania and are working to open five centers over the next year!
Newtown, PA
60 Blacksmith Road, Newtown, PA 18940
King of Prussia, PA
2520 Renaissance Blvd Suite 105, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Blue Bell, PA
450 Sentry Pkwy Suite 200, Blue Bell, PA 19422
INSURANCE PARTNERS
Accepted insurance
We partner with most commercial insurance plans in Pennsylvania and are in the process of joining Medicaid networks. Please reach out to our team below for the latest updates on coverage.
Connect with us
Send a Message
To learn more about our services, send us a message or contact us directly.
info@chop-soar.com
(267) 802-1701
Frequently asked questions
What is your care model?
We offer naturalistic ABA therapy (ESDM-based), speech therapy (SLP), and occupational therapy (OT) – delivered in an integrated, play-based model.
What makes your program unique?
Our program uniquely combines the world-renowned medical expertise and research capabilities of CHOP with Soar’s proven, interdisciplinary therapy model. This allows for seamless integration of behavioral therapies (ABA, SLP, and OT) within the care center and specialized medical care coordination with CHOP or other providers.
What type of ABA therapy do you use?
Our ABA program is rooted in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). ESDM is a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention that uses play and relationship-based routines rather than structured drills. It embeds learning into everyday activities and supports social communication, adaptive behavior, and cognitive skills.
How long will my child need to be in the program?
Every child’s journey is unique, but our philosophy is to invest in treatment early when the impact is most pronounced. Our goal is to help children “graduate” from intensive therapy by school age (5-7). Most children participate in treatment for ~2 years before graduating to the school system.
What does “graduation” or discharge look like?
Our goal is to transition each child into a full-time school setting in the least restrictive environment possible. Discharge readiness is indicated by steady improvements in assessment scores, independence with daily living skills, effective functional communication, and a reduction of challenging behaviors. As goals are met, therapy hours are gradually reduced to ensure a smooth transition.
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US
Join our dynamic CHOP-Soar Autism Center team dedicated to changing autism care through passion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Center Operations Director (PA)
- Behavior Technician (PA)
- Market Operations Specialist (PA)
- Lead Case Supervisor (Practicum Student) - PA
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - PA
CONTACT OUR CAREER TEAM
If you would like to learn more about opportunities at CHOP-Soar Autism Center, please reach out.