Applied Behavior Analysis Approach
FACT utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through all of their provided services as we strongly believe in the science of this modality. We have Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) that are highly experienced and supervise Behavior Technicians (BT) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) conducting the implementation of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP). BCBA’s are governed by a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) that includes a code of ethics. In some states, BCBA’s are also required to obtain a state licensure; Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). BCBA’s are required to obtain continued education credits and renew their Certificate and License typically on a 2 year basis.
Individualized
ABA is a research based practice that applies interventions in order to improve socially significant behaviors. More specifically, ABA targets behaviors of an individual in the areas of maladaptive behavior modification, communication, social skills, safety, and activities of daily living skills (ADLs). The desired behaviors are increased by systematically providing reinforcement following the desired actions. The overall goal of ABA is to increase the skills that an individual possess and teach new skills so they can be more successful and independent in their natural environments including home, school, work, or out in the community. An ISP is developed and updated quarterly to meet the individual’s needs.
In-Home
Services provided in the home are aimed at assisting the family and individual with daily life styles and routines with the use of natural environmental teaching (NET). Services provided in the home will have a heavy focus of working alongside the family to ensure generalization of skills occurs across all family members.
Clinic
Services at the clinic are often more intensive, more structured and typically follow a block schedule. This controlled setting offers a quiet environment that helps the client learn skills in an undistracted space. A combination of NET and discrete trial teaching (DTT) are utilized in this setting. Generalization of items is focused on from the start, however, once the client starts to master skills, generalization of those skills will take place in the home and community settings as well as across people. Family members are heavily consulted during this process.
Most insurances approve ABA services for individuals from 2-21 years of age. If you or a family member is above 21 looking to receive services, please reference our Adult Services tab.