Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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Narrative

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Goal of Program
All our services are designed and supervised by Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst BCBAs who insures an assessment is conducting based on the principles of ABA. These assessments provide the basis to which services are recommended to adults, parents and patients. BCBAs are present to evaluate and monitor progress using observable and measurable tools in order to provide results to recommend the next steps for each adults, parents and patients. Treatment is conducted in the community and home setting usually, but based on patient’s needs group sessions or other services maybe provided elsewhere

One to One sessions
Behavior Technician/Paraprofessional monitors the patient’s progress on implementation of the goals of the treatment plan developed by the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst.  Building patient's and family mastery of fundamental skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction via provides coaching, support, and guidance to the parent/guardian/caregiver in implementing the treatment plan and progress toward behavioral objectives or performance goals.

Parent Training
This provides parents with information regarding incidental teaching and finding the right “teaching opportunities” using everyday activities and routines such as dressing, brushing teeth, and eating to promote skill development. A Parent training interventions is specifically designed to teach the accurate approach for managing and eliminating problem behaviors.

An example of Parent Training would be:

• Set up home environment and structure your time to ensure behavior improves
• Establish rules and prevent problems
• Optimize your child’s success with family and the community through positive interventions

Social & Skills Groups Sessions

Assessments determine which approach is suited for your child

We offer three types of social skills programs

1. Parent/caregiver present
2. One to one session  
3. Peer Groups  sessions

Service Types

• After School Programs
• Case Management
• Chore Services
• Early Intervention
• Mental Health
• Options Counseling
• Outpatient
• Outpatient - Mental Illness
• Outpatient-Substance Abuse
• Relationship/Friendship Support
• Relationship/Friendship Trainings
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Insurances Accepted

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA HMO Blue
• Boston Medical Center Health Plan
• Fallon Community Health Plan
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Neighborhood Health Plan
• Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Case Management
• Communication
• Counseling
• Home Health/Personal Care
• Mental Health
• Personal Care
• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyper Activity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Brain/Head Injury
• Chronic Health Impairment
• Depression
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Dual Diagnosis - ID/MI
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Disability
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Substance Abuse

Ages Served

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Cambodian/Khmer
• Cape Verdean
• Chinese-Cantonese
• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Haitian
• Haitian-Creole
• Portuguese
• Portuguese-Creole
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: • Joint Health Commission • Masshealth • Autism Spectrum Disorder Home and Community Based Services Waiver
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: • Department of Public Health • Department of Early Education • Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission