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ABA Therapy at InBloom Autism Services
When looking for resources for their children, parents and caregivers are often left scratching their heads, wondering what the next step is. Generally, if you’ve observed any signs that may potentially point to autism in your child, the next step is to schedule a diagnostic evaluation. We’re proud to offer diagnostic evaluations in select service areas to help families jumpstart their path to treatment. Should a diagnosis lead to treatment including ABA therapy for autism, InBloom Autism Services is conveniently located in 7 states with multiple locations to serve your family’s needs!
Applied Behavior analysis Explained
What is ABA Treatment and Therapy?
Everyone learns differently, and we all have our own goals. This is part of what makes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy so effective!
Our clinicians continually collect and analyze data about your child’s behavior to create individualized treatment plans to increase helpful behaviors and skills, and decrease not-so-helpful behaviors––those that pose a safety risk or interfere with learning and independence. Having access to real-time data allows the clinical team to adapt treatment plans to meet your child’s needs as they continue to grow and make progress.
ABA treatment services and therapy at InBloom are based heavily on naturalistic teaching methods. It might look like we’re just playing and having a blast (and we are), but our talented clinicians work in countless learning opportunities throughout the context of play and other preferred activities. During therapy sessions, your child will work on a variety of different skills such as communication, social, play, and much, much more!
Watch an episode from our Blooming Minds video series for an in-depth explanation of what ABA therapy is and how it works!
Skills we work on.
How can Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy help?
Expressive & Receptive Language
Any form of communication sent out by an individual is Expressive Language. And, Receptive Language is how we intake or understand that communication.
While examples of Expressive Language include exchanging pictures or using a communication device, examples of Receptive Language include following directions, identifying items, or understanding actions.
Behavior Reduction
Once we determine the purpose behind a targeted behavior, our clinicians teach children functional communication or another appropriate behavior as a substitute. Then, behavior reduction for undesirable behaviors naturally occurs. To accomplish this, our InBloom Autism Services Clinical Team provides individualized positive reinforcement-based treatment plans specific to each child.
Functional Communication
Teaching alternative behaviors and methods of communicating to replace undesired behaviors is part of important therapy at InBloom Autism Services. Thus, children get their needs met in an appropriate manner. Basic examples of Functional Communication skills include requesting access to an item or activity, asking for help or a break, and requesting attention.
Academic Readiness
Some children have a tough time focusing on learning new skills. So, InBloom Autism Services ABA therapy and treatments are designed to increase focus and motivation. So kiddos can complete tasks. This way, we prioritize work on the prerequisite skills needed for success in a classroom setting.
Social and Group Skills
There are so many social and group skills to work on, and so many ways to work on them! First, initiating and maintaining communication is the goal. Second, comes turn taking, problem solving, sportsmanship, following the rules of a game, cooperative play, and working towards a common goal. And, at InBloom, kiddos have the advantage of working on these skills with peers around the same developmental levels.
Toilet Training & Daily Living Skills
Many kiddos have a difficult time with potty training. So, we turn up the excitement and have a party in the bathroom to make the process fun! Further, InBloom’s Clinician Team work on potty training in a variety of ways, including visual aids, stories, and positive reinforcement.
And, it doesn’t stop there! Our clinicians take a similar approach to teaching kiddos how to wash hands, get dressed, brush their teeth, and many other skills that help build independence.
Caregiver Training
Children progress more rapidly toward goals when parents are involved in their therapy. For that reason, caregiver ABA coaching is done directly with your BCBA and allows parents to continue making progress at home. We love our families and the connection we create together!
What You Can Expect
Is ABA Autism Therapy right for my child?
Research has shown that our minds are most impressionable between the ages of 1 and 5. For this reason, early intervention (obtaining ABA therapy for autism at an early age) is key in ensuring your child is given the tools needed to develop meaningful skills that will prepare them for the classroom and everyday life. Our Care Team takes pride in walking each family through the ABA treatment process so that parents and caregivers can feel at ease knowing that they have a strong network of support dedicated to the growth and success of their child.
In this episode of Blooming Minds, one of our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) explains the onboarding process for starting ABA therapy services with us!
What You Can Expect
What can I expect from ABA treatment?
ABA Therapy for autism is a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore, consistency is key to maximizing each child’s success.
After assessing your child’s skills and needs, our clinicians develop a treatment plan typically ranging from 20 to 40 hours of care per week in a learning center. Once therapy begins, your kiddo’s network of support balloons in size, and most critical to their development is the relationship between their biggest advocates: you and their ABA team!
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What does getting started in ABA autism therapy and services look like?
Documents requested and steps may vary by region.
Take the next step in your unique Autism Therapy journey!
We’d love to chat! Here are some things we may ask about:
Whether your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis.
Your child’s age and challenging behaviors.
Skills you may want your child to work on.
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