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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Effective Telehealth Assessments: Strategies for Success
Fostering Connections: Building Rapport in Telehealth
Elevating Supervision: Best Practices for Effective Oversight
Empowering Families: Best Practices for Parent Training in Telehealth
Conquering Challenges: Solutions for Common Telehealth Obstacle
Navigating Ethical Considerations in Telehealth Practice

This Telehealth Masterclass series provides providers with cutting-edge strategies and best practices for conducting effective and ethical telehealth sessions. With a focus on real-world applications in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this series is designed to enhance your understanding of telehealth practices, empower families, and navigate the challenges of virtual service delivery. Throughout the series, attendees will explore essential skills for delivering effective telehealth assessments, building strong rapport with clients, providing high-quality supervision, overcoming common obstacles, and managing ethical considerations. Participants will leave with actionable tools and techniques that can be immediately applied to improve telehealth service delivery for children and families.

Effective Telehealth Assessments: Strategies for Success

Presenter: Regan Madore, M.S., BCBA

CEU: 1 Learning CEU

Description: This presentation will focus on conducting telehealth assessments for clients in collaboration with their guardians. Participants will learn strategies for adapting traditional in-person assessments to a telehealth format while maintaining accuracy and effectiveness. Key objectives include understanding how to present telehealth assessments to guardians, identifying appropriate modalities for assessing client skills remotely, and exploring methods for fostering collaboration with guardians to ensure successful assessment completion. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools and techniques to effectively conduct assessments in a virtual environment while supporting guardian involvement.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0a9e78e8df20007e0167c/overview

Fostering Connections: Building Rapport in Telehealth

Presenter: Jeff Kasik, LBA, BCBA

CEU: 1 Learning CEU

Description: This presentation emphasizes the critical role of building rapport in telehealth sessions with children with autism, focusing on enhancing engagement and improving therapeutic outcomes. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome common challenges, leverage the child’s interests, and effectively involve caregivers in the process. By exploring proven techniques to foster strong, meaningful connections in a virtual environment, participants will leave with actionable tools to create more impactful telehealth experiences.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0a883d156b60007d34d62/overview

Elevating Supervision: Best Practices for Effective Oversight

Presenter: Amber Kanchwala, M.A., BCBA (Clinical Director)

CEU: 1 Supervision CEU

Description: This presentation will focus on the ethical considerations necessary to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in both Telehealth and in-person settings. Participants will explore best practices for providing clear, constructive feedback and communicating effectively with clients and staff, regardless of whether the interaction takes place online or face-to-face. The session will also cover strategies for tracking supervision and monitoring supervisee progress using a variety of tools, including both digital platforms and traditional methods. Emphasis will be placed on applying ethical guidelines, using technology efficiently, and ensuring that feedback is delivered clearly and effectively in supervisory practices. By the end of this session, professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate ethical challenges and support supervisee development, regardless of the delivery modality.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0ac7bbb2bd90007d09b16/overview

Empowering Families: Best Practices for Parent Training in Telehealth

Presenter: Natalie Belbas, MS, LBA, BCBA (Clinical Director)

CEU: 1.5 Learning CEU

Description: As telehealth continues to play a pivotal role in the delivery of behavior analysis services, it’s essential for BCBAs to master effective strategies for parent training in a virtual environment. This event focuses on best practices for empowering families through telehealth-based parent training, ensuring that they are well-equipped to implement interventions and support their children’s progress from home and in the absence of service providers. Attendees will explore best practices for delivering effective telehealth-based parent training, including strategies for engagement, session structure, communication, and tailoring interventions to families’ needs, while also reviewing tools and resources for virtual parent training.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0b0d8bd439500077c5b2e/overview

Conquering Challenges: Solutions for Common Telehealth Obstacle

Presenter: Melissa Moukaddam, BCBA

CEU: 1 Learning CEU

Description: This presentation will focus on the unique challenges and best practices for providing ABA services via telehealth, with a particular emphasis on supervision, scheduling, and program adaptation. Participants will explore strategies for delivering effective remote supervision and feedback, including ways to build rapport and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff. The session will also address common difficulties with scheduling, such as managing sudden changes in availability and balancing caseloads. Additionally, participants will learn how to creatively adapt programming and ensure that resources are accessible and practical for home use, maintaining engagement and effectiveness in telehealth environments. By the end of the session, participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their telehealth practice and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0adc4ef0bd600077b9bae/overview

Navigating Ethical Considerations in Telehealth Practice

Presenter: Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA (Chief Clinical Officer)

CEU: 1 Ethics CEU

Description: This presentation explores the ethical considerations and best practices for delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services via telehealth platforms. We will examine key challenges such as client privacy, data security, service quality assurance, and maintaining professional boundaries in virtual settings. Additionally, we will discuss the unique aspects of telehealth that may impact service delivery, including technology access and engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies for obtaining informed consent, managing crises remotely, ensuring proper documentation, and adhering to professional and ethical standards in telehealth service provision. This session will equip participants with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of virtual ABA practice effectively and ethically.

Watch Here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/resources/learning-path/67d0aef173327d00071ef71a/overview