Steps to Beginning ABA Therapy
Steps to Beginning ABA Therapy
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Inquiry
Inquiry
Start by completing the online New ABA Client Form. You will be able to enter important information, such as your insurance information and your child's availability for services. You will be placed on the waitlist at this time.
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*The waitlist is currently closed for evening clients (4-6pm). There are openings for morning & afternoon.
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Paperwork
When we have an opening that may be a potential fit for your child's schedule, we will check your insurance benefits and have you complete our intake paperwork. We can then schedule the initial virtual Intake Meeting with the BCBA/LBA that will be assigned to your child.
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Intake
​At the Intake Meeting with the BCBA/LBA, you will go over our policies, sign consents for services, provide information about your child and your goals/needs for ABA Therapy services, as well as ask any questions you may have.
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Assessment
Assessment
If your child's goals/needs and our program seem to be a good fit for each other, the BCBA/LBA will work with you to schedule and complete several observations of your child at our ABA Center. After all necessary information and observations have been obtained, the BCBA/LBA will write a comprehensive report.
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Feedback Session
Feedback Session
Once the report is completed, the BCBA/LBA will schedule a feedback session with you. During this feedback session, all results will be reviewed with you and the BCBA/LBA will provide recommendations for services, including recommended number of hours and goals for services.
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Parent Approval &
Insurance Prior Authorization
Parent Approval &
Insurance Prior Authorization
Once the report has been signed by you, our team will send in the necessary information to your insurance to obtain prior authorization for services.
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Schedule & Start Date
Schedule & Start Date
Once both parent and insurance approval have been obtained, the team will work to secure staffing for your child’s services, finalize the schedule, and set a start date for services to officially begin.
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Therapy Begins!
Therapy Begins!
The BCBA/LBA and Behavior Therapist(s) will begin working with your child, following a customized ABA therapy program to work towards the goals identified and agreed upon during the assessment process. Parent meetings will also begin, to keep you up to date on progress and support your own implementation of skills in the home.
To discuss services that are appropriate for your child, please contact
Alicia at amahler@freedomfirstpsych.com or