This time of year, many families are getting close to meeting (or have already met) their insurance deductible for the year. When you’ve met your deductible, your health insurance really kicks in and starts covering the majority of your out-of-pocket medical expenses.
For families who’ve been considering ABA therapy for their child with autism or who have just received a diagnosis, now is the ideal time to get started on a brighter future through the gold standard autism treatment.
A quick introduction to ABA therapy
ABA therapy, also known as Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, has been used successfully for many decades and is now covered by most insurance plans across the country. As you might guess, it’s based on Behavior Analysis, the science that seeks to understand a person’s behavior and what influences it.
Once an ABA therapist understands what influences a child’s behavior, they apply and refine that data and combine it with effective teaching techniques to help children learn new skills based on positive behaviors and reduce unwanted behaviors that get in the way of a child reaching their full potential.
ABA therapy benefits all the essential areas of a child’s development, from communication and language to social, self-help, and academic skills. For the greatest, long-term impact, it should be started as early as two years old, when children’s minds are still being formed and most receptive to learning. The ultimate aim is to help children be more independent and self-confident.
The best ABA therapy providers
Here at The Behavior Exchange, we’ve earned the highest accreditation possible as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence® (BHOCE). It’s a testament to our commitment over more than 20 years to providing families with the best possible ABA therapy services and support. We love what we do and we hope it shows in the way our services have an element of fun and care to them. We want children to develop a love of learning, so they can reach their goals throughout life.
Our services include:
- One-on-One Therapy – Most children start here
- E.E.S. – Our early start program for preschoolers
- Social Skills Group – For school-aged kiddos to learn how to make friends
- Summer Camp at The Behavior Exchange – Our special summer curriculum is a family favorite
- Parent Training – Empowering you with basic ABA therapy techniques
We also work as an advocate for families with their insurance company. There are many unique aspects of coverage for ABA therapy that you need to navigate. That’s where we come in to ensure your child receives all the therapy hours they medically need to achieve their goals. Our relationship as an in-network provider with major health insurers comes in handy.
To get started with ABA therapy and take advantage of meeting your insurance deductible, find a BHCOE accredited provider in your area. If home is in DFW or Boulder (CO), we hope you’ll reach out to our experts. Just call 972.312.8733 or email. We’re here to help get you on the road to a happier, full life for your child and your whole family.
