Frequently Asked Questions

• Valid Physician Referral/Order: This document, signed by your child's doctor within the past year, confirms medical necessity for ABA services. It should include a diagnostic code and your child's date of birth.
  
• Medical Necessity Letter: Explain how your child's behavior challenges affect their daily life and hinder development in specific areas. This clarifies the need for ABA therapy.
  
• Change of Provider Form (if applicable): This form is only required if your child is transferring ABA services from another provider agency, not just any individual provider (like a doctor).
  
• Complete Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) Report: A Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) is mandatory for all new clients, regardless of prior service history.
  
• Current IEP or IFSP (if applicable): If your child is school-aged and seeking ABA therapy in a school setting, their current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) confirming eligibility for special education is required.
  
• Psycho-Educational Evaluation (if applicable): This evaluation, typically required for school-aged children, provides insights into your child's cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning. It further clarifies the need for ABA support.
  

A Comprehensive Developmental Evaluation (CDE) is a meticulous and standardized assessment of your child's development and behavior. It leverages nationally recognized tools like the ADOS-2, CARS2, and M-CHAT-R to gain a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and areas needing support. This includes key aspects like communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors.

ABA therapy can significantly improve your child's skills and capabilities in various areas crucial for development. These include social interaction, communication, play skills, school readiness, daily living tasks, and behavior management. Through personalized plans and evidence-based techniques, ABA empowers your child to learn, grow, and flourish in all aspects of life.

You play a vital role in your child's ABA journey! Caregiver involvement is essential for generalization, ensuring skills learned in therapy translate into everyday contexts. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide regular training sessions, equipping you with practical strategies and techniques to support your child's progress at home and in other settings.