- Is ABA right for my child?

ABA, when implemented correctly, uses all of the things that your child loves to help motivate them. Without the right amount of motivation, there is no drive to change/introduce a behavior. Furthermore, the discrete trial (SD->R <-> SR) can be modified in terms of presentation, difficulty, support, and model to best fit your child's learning methods. Bright Minds' BCBAs are highly experienced in teaching to meet the way that your child learns, NOT to the other way around.

- When is it too late for my child to benefit from ABA?

Your child will benefit from ABA whether they are in kindergarten or eighth grade. ABA will benefit children who have behavioral deficits or excesses. Of course, the earlier the intervention, the better the outcome but it is never too late to start providing support for your child. We will assess the level of your child's baseline, use the things that they love to create a fun, age-appropriate therapy plan.

- When will therapy stop?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a life-long disorder. Therefore, ABA therapy can also go on for quite some time. ABA Therapy is also voluntary - it is within your rights as a parent to withdraw from any therapies at any time. Bright Minds will always consider titrating hours of therapy when your child begins hitting their benchmarks. The whole goal of therapy is to teach, support, and eventually fade ourselves out to allow your child the most independence.

- What will it cost me?

That is a question for your insurance provider. Bright Minds will run a benefits check for you to see if you're covered for ABA services through your insurance. It is required that you have a conversation with your insurance provider to understand your benefits fully.

- Will it be fun for my child?

Yes! When people think of "old-fashioned" ABA, they think of a table with some flashcards but those days are over. Our science of behavior has not changed but the presentation has! We now use techniques that resemble play and activities while we're collecting crucial behaviors and capturing those pivotal teaching moments.

- What does a behavior program entail?

A behavior program has several components that are going on at the same time, all of which look like fun and games to your child. First, we have a skill acquisition plan. This is to teach new skills or teach replacement skills. Secondly, we have a behavior intervention plan. This is to reduce those behaviors that are maladaptive and increase adaptive, replacement behaviors. Learning new skills and managing behaviors goes hand-in-hand. Third, we have a program for parents and guardians that is separate than the programs that your child will have. This is to teach families how to implement the same interventions and procedures with your child for continuity.

Please feel free to give us a call at 626-230-4094 or email at info@brightmindsca.org if you have other questions!