What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
What insurances do we accept?
How do I get started?
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Applied Behavior Analysis is a branch of psychology that applies the principles of reinforcement to reduce problem behaviors and increase socially-functional skills.
Our focus at ABA Stepping Stones is on helping children ages 2 through 18 years old decrease restrictive, repetitive behaviors while at the same time increasing social-communication skills. Therapy hours typically range from 10 to 25 hours per week, in one-on-one or group formats, beginning in the clinic and then generalizing to outside environments (e.g., home, community, religious, etc.).
Evidence-Based Strategies
Some of the 28 evidence-based strategies used in our ABA sessions to make problem behaviors irrelevant (antecedent), inefficient (replacement), and ineffective (consequence) include:
Antecedent
+ Sensory Stimuli Enrichment
+ Choice-Making
+ Stimulus Prompts
Replacement
+ Imitation Training
+ Social Skills Training
+ Functional Communication Training
Consequence
+ Differential Reinforcement
+ Schedules of Reinforcement
+ Response Interrupt/Redirection
What insurances do we accept?
We are currently in the process to become credentialed through and a provider for the insurance companies shown to the left.
How do I get started?
Below is an outline of our process for beginning services with your child and family.
1
Initial Request: Families submit a request for services through our website, phone call, or email.
2
Insurance Verification: In order to verify your child’s insurance information, we will collect basic demographic information (e.g., name, date of birth, insurance name, insurance number, etc.) prior to scheduling an ABA assessment date.
3
Intake Paperwork: You will be sent a link to digitally complete our intake paperwork; specifically, Background Information, Notice of Privacy Practices, Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Health Information, Consent for Electronic Communication, Declaration of Professional Practices and Procedures, and Consent for Functional Behavior Assessment.
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Behavior Identification Assessment: The assessment process varies in duration (1-3 hours) depending on the needs of the child and types of assessments required. It is typically conducted within the clinic, with both the child and at least one parent/guardian present, by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The overall goal is to identify skill strengths/weaknesses related to social/communication abilities as well as problem behavior(s) that may be restrictive/repetitive in nature.
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Data Analysis: The BCBA will analyze past data (e.g., school IEPs, other therapy notes), score/interpret the assessments, prepare the treatment plan, and complete required insurance paperwork. Duration: 3-5 days.
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Consent: Meeting with parent(s)/guardian(s) to review the behavior identification assessment results and initial treatment plan. Upon obtaining all signatures and consent, treatment start date will be determined at this meeting.
Get in touch
We’re here to answer your questions.
Address
1480 E Calvada Blvd Ste 900
Pahrump, NV 89048
Office: (775) 419-7595
Fax: (833) 939-0185
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