How do I know if my child needs ABA therapy?

If your child is being treated for autism or developmental disabilities, chances are he or she can greatly benefit from ABA therapy. The decision to pursue it rests solely in your hands, and we invite you to contact Comprehensive to learn more and schedule an in-home assessment. To learn about the most common symptoms, click click here.

What can I expect to pay for ABA therapy?

Very little co-payment. Comprehensive is recognized by most insurance carriers offering either coverage or reimbursement. To learn more, please visit our Insurance section.

What is the process to sign up for ABA therapy?

It starts with one phone call to Comprehensive. The ideal method for developing a fitting program for your child is to have one of our board-certified BCBAs visit your family at home. Once we assess your child’s needs, we’ll guide you through therapy scheduling and administration. Click here to apply.

Where is CBS located?

Comprehensive provides ABA therapy and related services to families across the entire states of New York and New Jersey.

How many hours a week do most children receive ABA services?

Based on research, Comprehensive implements 15-25 hours per week to effect a tangible difference in your child's progress and retention of critical skills. Thereafter, your child can easily apply the skills learned to other settings throughout the home and beyond.

Does Comprehensive provide ongoing child supervision?

Our BCBAs supervise while our highly skilled aides execute your child’s treatment plan. Parent involvement is also a conduit for greater success, which is why we create a collaborative environment of care.

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Collaborating with the ABA therapist
Providing opportunities for practice
Reinforcing consistently
Generalizing skills to the home environment
Advocating for their child

Parents play a crucial role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA therapy is not just something that happens during sessions with a therapist; it is a continuous process that involves the child's everyday life. Parents are the child's primary caregivers and have the most opportunities to reinforce the skills and behaviors their child is learning in therapy. Here are a few of the parents’ roles.

Collaborating with the ABA therapist

Parents should work closely with their child's ABA therapist to ensure that they are providing consistent support and reinforcement. The therapist will provide a treatment plan that outlines the specific goals and strategies for the child's progress. Parents should collaborate with the therapist to develop a plan that is tailored to their child's individual needs and abilities. They should also communicate regularly with the therapist to discuss progress, identify any challenges, and make adjustments to the treatment plan as necessary.

Providing opportunities for practice

In ABA therapy, children learn new skills and behaviors through practice and repetition. Parents should provide their child with plenty of opportunities to practice the skills they are learning in therapy. This can be done through everyday activities such as playing, eating, and getting dressed. Parents can also create opportunities for their child to practice the skills in specific situations, such as social interactions, classroom settings, or community outings. Your BCBA can help you identify the best learning opportunities for your child.

Reinforcing consistently

Consistency is key in ABA therapy. Parents should be consistent in reinforcing the skills and behaviors their child is learning in therapy. This means providing positive reinforcement for the desired behaviors and ignoring or redirecting negative behaviors. Reinforcement can be in the form of verbal praise, high-fives, hugs, or other rewards that the child finds motivating. Your BCBA will help you prioritize goals and focus your attention on agreed upon goals.

Generalizing skills to the home environment

ABA therapy is not just about learning skills and behaviors in the therapy setting but also about generalizing them to the child's home environment. Parents should work with the therapist to develop strategies for transferring the skills and behaviors learned in therapy to the home environment. This can be done by creating a structured routine, setting clear expectations, and providing opportunities for the child to practice the skills in different settings.

Advocating for their child

Parents should be their child's strongest advocates in ABA therapy. They should communicate their child's progress and any concerns to the therapist and other professionals involved in their child's care. They should also be involved in the decision-making process for their child's treatment and advocate for their child's needs and preferences.