ABA therapy identifies the purpose a behavior serves and teaches adaptive skills that help a child meet that same need in a more effective and appropriate way. Rather than simply reducing behaviors, ABA focuses on building communication, independence, and functional life skills.  

ABA is designed to support socially significant change in a child’s daily functioning and quality of life. Many children are referred by their physician, and medical necessity is determined through a comprehensive assessment and insurance authorization process before services begin.  

We currently accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellmark), Cigna, and United Healthcare, and we also work with families who have out-of-network benefits or prefer competitive self-pay options. The process begins by gathering contact and insurance information, obtaining assessment authorization, and then moving forward with the intake process.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as each treatment plan is individualized to the child’s needs. We review progress and seek family and insurance approval every six months, approaching each authorization period with a focused plan to maximize growth and skill development.

We collaborate with families to identify what your child enjoys and incorporate those interests into sessions to build motivation and connection. An RBT implements the individualized treatment plan so your child can learn new skills in an engaging, supportive environment. The targets are selected by the treatment team collaborating with parents.

ABA is most effective when skills generalize across environments, which is why parent support is included and requested with every treatment plan. We encourage parents to be actively involved so strategies can be carried into daily life and maximize their child’s growth. We are also making our parent handbook available in the resources tab soon.

Our clinic is best equipped to serve individuals ages 2 to 25, but we do not impose an age limit on services. While some insurance plans or funding sources may set age parameters, we pursue authorization for any age when clinically appropriate and offer self-pay options when needed.  

Services are primarily provided in our clinic, where we can deliver structured, individualized programming. Depending on clinical need and authorization, we may also support generalization across home, school, community, or telehealth settings when appropriate.