What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of behavior and the application of the principles of learning and motivation from Behavior Analysis, and the procedures and technology derived from those principles, to the solution of problems of social significance. Many decades of research have validated treatments based on ABA. While there may be individuals whom have experienced a negative experience in the past or have been warned against some of the older practices within ABA; it is important to note that our Agency ensures that a trauma informed, flexible, compassionate, assent based approach is taken where the family and individual drives all goals. A transparent consultative appointment can be scheduled to ask questions to ensure an appropriate fit between the family and the provider.
ABA service plans and interventions are run by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Licensed Behavior Analyst. They are responsible for assessing the client’s needs, collaborating with all stakeholders, and ensuring oversight of technicians that may also be supporting the family and child in learning new skills. They are responsible for assessing progress and making modifications to the plan to support the continued growth.
What to expect from our agency:
You may have researched ABA, experienced this elsewhere, or are aware of the history of ABA. At Stephens Behavior Consulting we have chosen to provide compassionate care by providing services that are developed collaboratively with the families seeking support. We utilized a value driven approach to help individuals achieve their goals and live a value driven life while seeking to find balance in the things that matter to the families we support.
- You may receive services in multiple settings (home, school, community, office)
- BCBA will collaboratively work with all stakeholders to identify goals and develop a plan that supports the needs of all.
- Collaborate with outside supports to increase opportunities for generalization
- Collaborative trauma informed approach that meets your child and the family where they are
- Regular parent engagement to provide for a more comprehensive service and increased generalizability
- Developmental approach that engages the individual through play and adaptive activities that matter and meet their developmental needs including the Early Start Denver Model for our early learners.
- We do not have a minimum number of required hours as all individuals receiving services receive an individualized treatment plan based on assessments completed, interviews with family, collaboratively identified goals, and consideration of all other family/life/therapy supports they are currently engaged in.
- We seek to help families get the support they need but balance to live their lives and have opportunities to generalize in their daily lives.
- While we have access to an office space in both Crestwood and Shelbyville; neither location provides half or full day clinic services; instead our office spaces are reserved for intentional in clinic goals or social group opportunities to address social navigation goals.
***If you are seeking half or full day ABA clinic based services and need recommendations you may reach out for a current list of locations that provide this type of service***