Siskin Children's Institute

Celebrating 75 years —join us for an unforgettable StarNight 2025!

Siskin Children’s Institute is now BHCOE (Behavioral Health Center of Excellence) Certified!

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Watch the inspiring story of Jadon, Letty, and Landon and discover the impact of our team’s commitment to the children and families we serve.

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Watch Jadon, Letty & Landon's Inspirational Journey

How we make a difference in the lives of children.

(Fiscal Year Outcome Data: 2023-2024)

Total
Visits Annually

ABA
Visits Annually

Family Services
Monthly Engagement

Early Interventionist
Home Visits

Families that would
recommend Siskin
to a friend.

uSPEQ® Family Patient Survey

Children in need
of our support:

1 in 0

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ABA Therapy

Serving the greater Chattanooga and Nashville, TN areas. Also serving Marietta and Kennesaw, GA.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on increasing positive and helpful behaviors while also decreasing unwanted behaviors. It can help increase language and communication skills, improve focus, memory, and academic performance, and enhance social skills with peers and adults. ABA is oftentimes a primary tool when working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Learn More

ABA Therapy Autism Diagnosis Find Locations & Providers

1 in 6 children is diagnosed with a developmental disability.

Siskin Children’s Institute is a nonprofit organization that achieves its mission through community partnerships, support, and donations. For over 70 years we have worked to improve the lives of children with special needs.

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Diagnosis & Therapy

We provide access to multi-specialty developmental services that includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and family centered treatment.

With an interdisciplinary approach to early identification and intervention for neurodevelopmental concerns, our professionals work collaboratively with families to support the unique needs of each child. Our team consists of specialists in the areas of developmental pediatrics, speech pathology, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, behavior psychology, and applied behavior analysis.

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Therapy Services

Serving the greater Chattanooga and Nashville, TN areas. Now providing ABA Therapy services in Marietta and Kennesaw, GA.

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Family Resources

Siskin Children’s Institute is happy to provide information and resources to families, professionals, students, and community member on topics related to childhood development, disabilities, parenting and more.

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See what families are saying about Siskin.

“The therapist we work with has a great respect for me as a parent and always involves me in the decisions about how to proceed. She is very open and transparent about options. She always seeks my view and consent…”

“Therapy services are very helpful for my child and tailored to her needs.”

“There is an unusually high level of respect and care for patients and their families. I have not experienced anything so positive at any other medical institution that has provided services for my children.”

“My son has improved in his eating skills because of the great Feeding Therapy Program at Siskin.”

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Accredited Practice 2025-2027

Siskin Children's Institute seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the Institute to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all constituents with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political belief, socio-economic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. The Institute promotes the full realization of this policy through all organizational practices including admission and participation in programs and medical services.