Getting Started
Is ABA Right for my family?
I often see conversations or hear the questions of whether ABA is the right fit for a family or child. Some may have had less that ideal experiences, others have heard poor reviews and are hesitant and some are unfamiliar with how it works- and as an intervention it can feel daunting.
My response to this caution is just like not every doctor, speech therapist, childcare provider or teacher is the right fit for each child, the same is true for behavioral providers. We do our very best to help every family understand why we do what we do and balance our interventions with family priorities. We believe communication is key. As a team, we employ natural learning environments where children are coached in learning through play and the experience is constructive for all. Many of us on the team at Little Oaks are moms or dads ourselves and believe only in providing the same level of services that we would give to our own families.
Still not sure? Schedule an intro call with one of our BCBAs to learn more!
Intensive ABA Services
Intensive ABA therapy is typically covered by health insurance when a child has a diagnosis of Autism. Our primary focus when beginning a behavior therapy program is on supporting safety awareness and decreasing tantrums as well as other challenging or dangerous behaviors, increasing social and play skills, toilet training, communication, and daily living skills. Community outings (grocery stores, parks, malls, etc) and integrated activity support (such as gymnastics or art classes) is available as described in the treatment plan.
We are able to work with you whether you want just a few hours a week of services or an intensive intervention program. A minimum of 10 hours a week is required in order to protect the integrity of the clinical programming, but we will provide a specific recommendation upon meeting your child and completing an assessment to determine program effectiveness depending on the time available in a family’s schedule.
All services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians. Services are offered Monday-Friday with occasional weekend availability, throughout Southern New Hampshire.
Our services are most often funded by health insurance and eligibility is often determined after a check of individual benefit plans. Give us a call to learn more about participating providers!
Clinical programming begins with a comprehensive evaluation that determines the level of need and recommended number of hours. After the treatment plan has been reviewed with the family a schedule is determined and implementation of the plan begins.
Insurance
Send us an email for a comprehensive benefit evaluation prior to offering services. Understand what your financial commitment looks like before beginning any services.
We are in-network with:
* Blue Cross Blue Shield
* Cigna
* Aetna
* Multiple Medicaid providers
Don't see your insurance listed, contact us today and we can review your benefits!
Our Response to COVID-19
What an unprecedented time we find ourselves in during this crisis. At Little Oaks ABA we take health and safety of both our staff and families very seriously. We understand that many families rely on the services that we provide and that some may be afraid of losing a place in a program due to suspending services.
As a team we have taken the following precautions to do our part in keeping everyone safe:
* Any family that has paused services has been, and will continue, to be assured that we aren't going anywhere. When the crisis has passed, we will be here waiting to see you again. We miss your children and families and look forward to returning to work!
* Any family that is continuing services will have only 1 technician providing their services, this protection is to reduce any travel between multiple homes where germs could be shared.
* Shared materials have been all but eliminated from programming and all materials are disinfected between sessions.
* Staff have been asked to self-quarantine outside of services, and abide by any "stay-at-home" order currently in place by the governor. Any travel must be reported and will be shared with families to have the opportunity to be informed and decide if you are comfortable with any level of exposure.
* Telehealth BCBA training will also be made available for those that are interested.
*Request a vaccinated staff member.
We miss all of our staff and families while we navigate these troubled times. Our first priority is the health and safety of all- if there is something we can do to help, please let us know!