Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are certified professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) who design and oversee behavior intervention plans. Working across home, clinic, school, and telehealth settings, BCBAs address behavioral challenges and teach new skills to improve quality of life, especially for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. They also train and support parents and caregivers in implementing effective strategies at home. BCBAs supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), who provide direct therapy in various settings, creating a coordinated approach to care.

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a certified paraprofessional who practices under the supervision of a BCBA to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. RBTs work directly with clients to implement behavior intervention plans, support skill development, and monitor behavior changes, often focusing on individuals with autism and other developmental conditions.

Our ABA therapists work on functional communication during routines, in a child’s natural environment, and during preferred activities with the goal of increasing communication.

ABA has been widely researched since the 1960s and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as an evidence-based, effective therapy for children with autism.

ABA focuses on increasing functional skills with the goal of increasing a child’s independence. ABA also focuses on increasing social skills while allowing the child to participate in school and community settings.

You and your child will come to our clinic for an assessment. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will talk to you about your concerns, behaviors that your child is engaging in, and your child’s skill level. The BCBA will then assess your child’s skills.

We look at their ability to communicate, their social skills, and behaviors they have which may prevent them from participating in school or community activities.

Siskin primarily offers in-home ABA therapy. However, we work with children in their natural environment, including their school. We also offer services in our clinic. However, we work primarily in the child’s home because that’s where most of the learning for the child can take place.

When choosing an ABA program, parents should decide if they prefer home-based services or clinic-based services. They should also decide on the number of hours they feel comfortable with their child receiving based on the BCBA’s clinical recommendation.

Therapy typically takes 20-30 hours a week based on research showing that this amount of hours leads to the most effective outcomes, but it really just depends on the child’s skill level, the behaviors and behavioral concerns, and what’s going to work best for the family.

ABA therapy can be effective for children of any age. It is not limited to young children. The therapy may look different depending on the age of the child and the goals that they’re working on.

Our applied behavior analysis therapists really gear the program around each child’s needs, the family’s concerns, and their goals for therapy. We want to work with the families in a way that works best for them and will be most beneficial for the child.

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