Applied Behavior Analysis Frequently Asked Questions

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About Applied Behavior Analysis

Welcome to SkyCare, your resource for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. We are committed to helping each child reach their full potential and work to partner children and their families with qualified experts to coordinate and streamline a wide range of patient-centered, individualized treatment plans. A large part of what we do is educate and support parents of children with autism. By empowering you to fully understand the disorder and your child’s potential, you can be their biggest advocate.

It is common that parents of autistic children receiving ABA therapy services may get some training, but it is often very limited and not helpful in the home environment. SkyCare’s goal is to provide more thorough understanding of ASD and ABA to make the skills accessible for everyone with autism. Learn more about ABA, and find out what we can do to help you and your child(ren).

SkyCare’s ABA Approach

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic intervention for individuals with autism. ABA helps the autistic client improve social interactions and positive behaviors while learning new skills. ABA therapy helps transfer skills and behaviors from one situation to another, allowing patients to control situations where negative behaviors arise and minimize negative behaviors. Most importantly, ABA helps improve the quality of life and help them reach their full potential.

What is ABA therapy?

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Does ABA therapy work for autism?

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How can I find out if my insurance covers ABA and what do I need to access these services?

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Many major commercial insurances now cover ABA for clients with an autism diagnosis. Feel free to call our office with your insurance information and our knowledgeable staff will look into it for you. What do the initial steps of the process entail? Once we have ensured your child’s benefits, an assessment will then be scheduled with one of our team’s experienced behavior analysts (BCBA). Your BCBA will then create a treatment plan uniquely tailored to the needs of your child.

What are the services that I will be getting for my child and family? Will I be learning skills to work with him/her as well?

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Your team will be comprised of at least one paraprofessional and BCBA. Your paras will be providing the direct service of ABA and doing the bulk of the hours with your child. Your team BCBA will be supervising your para on a weekly/bi- weekly basis to train him/her on the target skills. Your BCBA will also be meeting with you on a regular basis to discuss and train you how you can carry over these skills throughout the day during your daily routines.

ABA is being recommended for my child. What is ABA and how does it compare to other treatments?

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ABA is a set of principles that many behavioral treatments are based on. ABA is based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA is considered an evidence-based “best” practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association. “Evidence-based” means that ABA has passed scientific tests of its usefulness, quality, and effectiveness.

A good ABA program should be highly focused on the functionality of skills and natural earning opportunities. Much learning goes on in natural environments such as in community settings. Learning that occurs should be motivating in nature and appeal to a client’s interests.

How can I ensure that my child will still remain the child I love? Will getting ABA change who he is?

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ABA is a method to increase socially significant behaviors in your child. Behaviors that are challenging to you and your family will be worked on with systematic strategies focused on reducing them. ABA works with what is reinforcing to your child to work on these target skills. Therapy done right should be motivating and appealing to your child. At the same time, the strengths that your child possesses will be maximized and encouraged and used as a means of addressing those skills that are more difficult for him/her as well.

When is the best time for my child to begin ABA therapy?

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The earlier the better! Most parents and clinicians can identify autism in children before they reach 18 months of age. Children who begin ABA therapy before the age of 2 make the most significant improvements and overcome developmental deficits successfully. Studies show that children who begin ABA therapy as soon as autism is identified progress to the point of being nearly indistinguishable from their neurotypical peers.

Is ABA appropriate for older children?

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My provider said my child is just a little behind developmentally, but autism hasn’t been mentioned; is ABA therapy right for us?

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My child is already seeing a speech therapist and an occupational therapist; is that enough?

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What kind of progress can I expect to see in my child?

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It depends. We know that isn’t the answer you’d like to hear, but many factors are at play, including when you begin therapy, how great your child’s deficiencies are, how receptive your child is to therapy, how well the program is implemented at home and school, and how many hours a week your child participates. Some children see dramatic results in just a few short weeks, while others require consistent therapy over the course of a few years. Our team delivers individualized care to help optimize your child’s performance in their own time.

Why is ABA so important?

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How many hours a week does an ABA program require?

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The number of hours your child spends in therapy each day or week depends on how severe their developmental deficits are or how prevalent their maladaptive behaviors are. You will work with a case manager who will complete assessments and make recommendations. As your child progresses, the intensity of ABA therapy services can be adjusted and the program modified throughout the treatment.

How long will ABA therapy last?

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It is important to understand that ABA therapy is not a quick fix. Your child’s team will do everything they can to help your child progress as quickly as possible, but it is not a race. Each child will progress on their own time. Much of the determination of time will be based on the severity of deficits and your child’s unique goals. It is important to understand that simply meeting developmental milestones does not mean your child is done and won’t need continued support. You’ll work with your child’s team to set goals and get a better valuation of how long and how intense training will be.

What happens after an ABA program is completed?

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Does ABA only help with behavior modification?

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Applied Behavior Analysis works by identifying your child’s unique reactions and triggers for reactions and helps to address the root cause of maladaptive behavior. By better understanding the behaviors and reasons for them, your child can learn to regulate emotions and social interactions. By overcoming developmental deficits, your child can also learn academic, emotional, and social skills in addition to behavior modification, attention, and concentration.

Can you get my child to do / stop doing ?

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The short answer to whatever behaviors you fill in the blank with is probably. We would never guarantee that we can eliminate a certain behavior or establish a new habit. However, ABA techniques have proven effective at helping to correct maladaptive behaviors and improve positive behaviors. Based on age-based developmental milestones and your child’s goals, we will work toward reaching your child’s full potential.

Applied Behavior Analysis Frequently Asked Questions

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About Applied Behavior Analysis

SkyCare’s ABA Approach

What is ABA therapy?

Does ABA therapy work for autism?

How can I find out if my insurance covers ABA and what do I need to access these services?

What are the services that I will be getting for my child and family? Will I be learning skills to work with him/her as well?

ABA is being recommended for my child. What is ABA and how does it compare to other treatments?

How can I ensure that my child will still remain the child I love? Will getting ABA change who he is?

When is the best time for my child to begin ABA therapy?

Is ABA appropriate for older children?

My provider said my child is just a little behind developmentally, but autism hasn’t been mentioned; is ABA therapy right for us?

My child is already seeing a speech therapist and an occupational therapist; is that enough?

What kind of progress can I expect to see in my child?

Why is ABA so important?

How many hours a week does an ABA program require?

How long will ABA therapy last?

What happens after an ABA program is completed?

Does ABA only help with behavior modification?

Can you get my child to do / stop doing ?

How much does ABA cost?

How do we get started?

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Applied Behavior Analysis Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us Now!

About Applied Behavior Analysis

SkyCare’s ABA Approach

What is ABA therapy?

Does ABA therapy work for autism?

How can I find out if my insurance covers ABA and what do I need to access these services?

What are the services that I will be getting for my child and family? Will I be learning skills to work with him/her as well?

ABA is being recommended for my child. What is ABA and how does it compare to other treatments?

How can I ensure that my child will still remain the child I love? Will getting ABA change who he is?

When is the best time for my child to begin ABA therapy?

Is ABA appropriate for older children?

My provider said my child is just a little behind developmentally, but autism hasn’t been mentioned; is ABA therapy right for us?

My child is already seeing a speech therapist and an occupational therapist; is that enough?

What kind of progress can I expect to see in my child?

Why is ABA so important?

How many hours a week does an ABA program require?

How long will ABA therapy last?

What happens after an ABA program is completed?

Does ABA only help with behavior modification?

Can you get my child to do ____ / stop doing ____?

How much does ABA cost?

How do we get started?

Parents

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PARENTS

THERAPISTS

Can you get my child to do / stop doing ?