What is ABA Therapy?
ABA Therapy, also known as Applied Behavior Analysis is a type of therapy that focuses on understanding different behaviors and setting goals for those receiving the therapy. It is estimated that roughly 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These numbers are reportedly increasing, which is also increasing the need for pediatric therapists. Making now the ideal time to look into ABA Therapy for your child.
So what does ABA Therapy do?
Applied Behavior Analysis is designed to help children improve their communication skills, social skills, motor skills and behavioral disorders. There are different lessons and activities designed to help improve in these areas and more. However, there is no specific way this happens as each child receives their own, highly personalized treatment plan. This allows for more flexibility to suit the needs of anyone receiving ABA.
How to get started with ABA Therapy
It may sound daunting to get ABA started but we are here to help break it down for you. If your child or loved one has recently received an autism diagnosis, here are the steps that come next:
Call or email an ABA Therapy Services location to ask any questions you may have and answer some introduction questions
Intake paperwork then gets filled out so your chosen therapy clinic receives all the information they need about you and your child
Then the therapy clinic works with your insurance to verify your benefits to help ensure you pay as little out of pocket as you have to
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will then schedule an assessment to get to know your child, and ask you any outstanding questions
The BCBA will then write a highly personalized treatment plan full of recommendations such as type of treatment and hours per week
This treatment plan then gets confirmed with your insurance
Finally, a therapist will get scheduled and your ABA Therapy sessions can begin
The vast majority of those receiving or have received ABA Therapy have shown improvements in their day to day life. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, applied behavior analysis is one of the most proven methods to aid in development.
Get started today with Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
If you are looking for ABA services near you, Apex Pediatric Therapy Services is here to help. With four locations around Chicagoland in Palatine, Gurnee, Morton Grove, and Lisle, we are bound to have a clinic conveniently located nearby. If not, we offer in-home therapy services. We currently have no waitlist, so our highly experienced and enthusiastic therapists can get started right away. We look forward to hearing from you.
