How Baker Victory Health Care Center Supports Families Across Western New York 

When a child faces developmental, behavioral, or neurological challenges, families often find themselves navigating a maze of diagnoses, therapies, and uncertainty. At Baker Victory Health Care Center in Buffalo, Medical Director Dr. Ted Andrews and his team are working to change that experience—offering comprehensive, compassionate care all under one roof. 

Baker Victory is far more than a pediatric clinic. It is a multidisciplinary center designed to evaluate and treat children with autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and complex medical needs. From the first assessment, the goal is clear: understand the whole child and provide coordinated, individualized care. 

“We’re not just treating a diagnosis,” explains Dr. Andrews. “We’re treating a child within the context of their family, their experiences, and their environment.” 

One of the center’s greatest strengths is its wide range of services. Children receive general pediatric care and dental services, but also have access to specialized programs tailored to more complex needs. For those with significant behavioral challenges—including aggression or self-injury—Baker Victory offers an Intensive Treatment Program and a residential setting where children can receive structured, hands-on support. 

Therapies are evidence-based and highly personalized. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps strengthen relationships and improve behavior through guided parent coaching. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supports children in managing emotions and developing coping skills. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), widely used in autism care, focuses on building communication, social, and daily living skills. 

Recognizing that many children have experienced trauma, the center also integrates trauma-informed care—an approach that acknowledges the impact of abuse, neglect, or instability on a child’s development and behavior. In some cases, pharmacological interventions are used thoughtfully alongside therapy to support a child’s progress. 

Baker Victory also embraces creative therapies, including music therapy, which can be especially beneficial for children with autism and other developmental conditions. These approaches provide alternative ways for children to communicate, engage, and build confidence. 

Importantly, the center serves children across a wide spectrum of needs, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and even individuals with developmental disabilities who may later face conditions such as early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. 

For families, having access to this level of coordinated care in one place can be life-changing. Instead of juggling multiple providers and long waitlists, they find a team that collaborates closely and communicates consistently. 

“Our goal is to meet families where they are,” says Dr. Andrews. “Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and every family deserves support along the way.” 

In a field where care is often fragmented, Baker Victory Health Care Center stands out as a vital resource—offering hope, structure, and a path forward for some of Western New York’s most vulnerable children.