ABA Therapy and Services
“Why is ABA so important for children with autism?
"ABA is public, accountable, self-correcting, and optimistic!”
- Dr. William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA-D
Children with autism often have a hard time learning in a typical classroom setting. At Sunshine Advantage, we don’t let challenges impede on our mission. Our clinicians incorporate discrete trial teaching within the natural environment so that each skill is maximized to its fullest. Our staff utilizes all the latest research-based ABA interventions to ensure the most effective therapy.
With a heavy reliance on direct and frequent measurements, ABA methodology is self-correcting. It enables our therapists to recognize both successes and setbacks so that effective changes can be implemented and followed through. What sets ABA therapies apart is that success is directly measurable. Every time a teacher or parent successfully utilizes a behavioral technique, the child moves one step closer toward achievement.
There are several types of ABA, including:
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Discrete Trial Training
This technique utilizes a series of trials to encourage step-by-step learning. Correct behaviors and answers are rewarded, while mistakes are ignored. -
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
Children (generally ages five and below) work with a therapist either one-on-on or within a small group. This therapy is typically administered over the course of several years to help the child develop communication skills and reduce problematic behaviors, including aggression or self-harm. -
Pivotal Response Training
This is a strategy used in someone’s everyday environment that teaches pivotal skills, such as the motivation to learn or initiate communication. -
Verbal Behavior Intervention
The child works with a therapist to learn why and how humans use language to communicate their needs. -
Positive Behavior Support
This involves making environmental changes to the home or classroom in order to make good behavior more rewarding.
Our ABA Providers
Our full-time BCBA and highly-trained registered behavior technicians guarantee that quality therapy is provided at all times and in all environments. Whether at daycare- and preschool-like settings or at home, our therapists ensure that the skills your child learns are meaningful and the learning process enjoyable.
ABA therapy programs also include therapists and registered behavior technicians (RBTs) who are trained and supervised by our BCBA. They work directly with each child to practice skills and work toward the individual goals set by the BCBA. You may hear them referred to by a few different titles: behavioral therapists, line therapists, and behavior tech, to name a few.
Sunshine Advantage ABA services are provided by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) who have earned master’s degrees or PhD in Psychology or Behavior Analysis, have passed a national certification exam, and seek a state license to practice according to state regulations.
ABA Service Services
- Functional Analysis Assessment
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Individual home and natural environment-based ABA/VB Therapy
- Functional Skill Acquisition
- Social Skill Development
- Behavior Reduction, Intervention and Strategies
- Activity Based Learning
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Education and Behavior Support planning
- Parent trainings: intensive behavior and social skills integration and management
- School and IEP Consultation and Inclusion Services (not insurance based, educational focus applied)
ABA and the Sunshine Advantage
- Programs are directed by BCBAs who have extensive training in ABA and autism treatment
- All relevant skill sets are taught systematically
- Behaviors are analyzed and taught using the principles of learning
- Clinicians utilize preferred items and activities to make interactions reinforcing
- Data is collected on a regular basis and is used to make program modifications
- Research drives programs and teaching procedures
- Progress is measured in terms of observable behavior
- Written protocols and programs
- Hands-on, systematic training and supervision is provided by behavior analysts