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Early diagnosis and behavior therapy intervention are extremely important and can lead to significantly improved outcomes.
What is Applied Behavior Analysis? (ABA)
Behavior Analysis is defined as a practice based on the science of human learning and behavior.
Goal of ABA
ABA helps us to understand how behavior works, how behavior is affected by the environment and how learning takes place. The goal of ABA is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning.
Who is ABA for?
ABA is not limited to anyone, but is commonly used for individuals with developmental disorders and their communities such as parents, caregivers and teachers. Parent involvement is an essential element for success. We provide parent training so parents can support learning and skill practice throughout the day.
How does it work?
First, a detailed Behavior Assessment is conducted to assess the individual’s skills, needs and preferences. Then an individualized behavior treatment plan is written based on the data collected. Within the treatment plan, specific goals are written and can include different skill areas, such as communication and language, social skills, self-care, play and leisure, motor skills, learning and academic skills. Treatment is provided with a 1:1 ratio by a Board Certified Behavior Therapist. During Treatment, the individual’s therapist will follow the treatment plan and use a variety of ABA interventions. Each therapy session, therapists collect data to help monitor the individual’s progress towards their goals. We are constantly monitoring growth and adjust treatment plans as needed. The individual will have many opportunities to learn and practice skills. They will receive an abundance of reinforcement for demonstrating useful skills and socially appropriate behaviors. We promote therapy sessions that are fun and engaging!
What to Expect
Pre-Authorization
First, we collect your child's clinical documents and provide them to their insurance provider to request the initial behavioral assessment. These documents usually include a doctor's referral for ABA services and a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (CDE). If applicable, an IEP and other therapy evaluations could be collected.
Behavioral Assessment
After the insurance authorizes the behavioral assessment, we can schedule a date for the evaluation. It is completed at our clinic, in-person with you and your child. During this time, we review the parent intake and any concerns. Your child is then observed for current skill level and problematic behavior. The evaluation can last up to two hours.
Service Approval
A treatment plan is then written based off of the evaluation. This report is submitted to the insurance, along with any other forms they've requested. The treatment plan will recommend a clinically indicated number of therapy hours. The insurance will ultimately decide how many hours your child is approved for while reviewing the treatment plan.
Treatment & Monitoring
When services are approved, we will coordinate a schedule that will work for you and your child. During therapy sessions, you child will always be directly working one on one with a certified behavior therapist that will follow your child's specific treatment plan. Data is collected during each session to help monitor your child's growth.