aba therapy

providing high quality of client care and parent support through in-home ABA therapy treatment

what is aBA THerapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is a medical treatment that applies the science of learning, behavior, and motivation to increase helpful behaviors and lessen harmful behaviors. ABA Therapy especially helps children with Autism and related disorders move toward independence, helpful communication, and healthy social interactions while moving away from destructive behaviors like self- injury, or behaviors that interfere with social relationships or learning.

how is the parent involved in aBA THerapy?

ABA therapy is a collaborative process between the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the parent to identify behavioral goals as well as behavioral triggers. Parent training is critical in the therapeutic process to equip parents with tools that will sustain the progress made in therapy and transfer new skills to new environments.

HOW LONG IS AN ABA THERAPY SESSION?

Therapy schedules range from half-days to full days, one to five days/week until treatment goals are met. ABA therapy can also take place in the classroom itself. Sessions occur in the context of a normal day’s events and incorporate daily routines, play, learning, and discovery. After I complete a full behavioral assessment I make my clinical recommendation which includes hours of treatment per week, hours of parent training per week and location of treatment.

how long will ABA Therapy Last?

The total length of treatment is determined collaboratively with the BCBA and the parents, resulting in an objective and measurable treatment plan and parent training goals. This step is very important because ensures that the outcomes of this service are meaningful and trackable.

how DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD QUALIFIES FOR ABA THERAPY?

ABA therapy services requires a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related disorder, provided by a medical doctor (MD) or PhD. You will also need a prescription for ABA. This is necessary for insurance to cover ABA.


Get Started

in a typical aba therapy session we…

  • We Practice Daily Routines

    Keeping and practicing normal daily routines like independently brushing teeth, eating meals, using the restroom, tidying up, napping or studying will set your child up for success as they get older and prepare to start school. We don’t just do what is out of the ordinary, we lean into the ordinary! Therapy done in the context of daily routines also creates positivie associations between new behaviors and the scenarios you child will encounter most frequently increasing the sticking power of the new behaviors.

  • We Play & Connect

    Play is a vital part of ABA therapy. I start every session with play so that I can pair myself with reinforcement. “Pairing” is a behavioral strategy used to ensure that I am associated with excitement and fun. Play is also used as a teaching method. This method is called Natural Environment Training or NET. Using this method, complex behaviors are taught in the context of play.

  • We Learn

    Learning and behavior go hand in hand. Kids learn behaviors and kids need to develop certain behaviors to have a disposition to learn. Whether it’s helping a non-verbal child to vocalize, or teaching an active child to maintain attention on a nonpreferred activity, I take the time to learn your child and his or her behavioral needs so that we can prioritize the skills that will set up your child for success.

  • We Discover What Motivates Your Child

    Motivation is a key principle of Applied Behavior Analysis, and is unique to each child. In therapy we both discover what motivates your child to engage in challenging behaviors, and what motivates your child to do the hard work of learning a new behavior. By learning what motivates your child, I am able to use that information to teach new behaviors that will take the place of the challenging behaviors. We call these behaviors “replacement behaviors.”

does insurance cover aba therapy?

Yes! Most major insurance providers cover ABA therapy. Medicaid plans also cover ABA therapy. However, you should always check with your plan to make sure you understand what is covered and what is not.

Currently I am in network with the following insurance providers:

Aetna Better Health of Louisiana

Healthy Blue of Louisiana

Private pay is also accepted.

contact me