Clinical services
Who makes up my ABA team? Clinical services
Who is Butterfly Effects?
Starting ABA services can be a very confusing time. All services must start with a service approval from your health insurance provider. The process from obtaining an initial assessment to ABA treatment may take up to 45 days. The best outcome research tells us that ABA therapy as early in a child’s development as possible and provide an enough regular treatment hours to produce improvement. The graphic below shows the treatment process form initial assessment to discharge.
Senior Regional Director (SRD) • Organizes and grows entire regions. • Responsible for overseeing and supporting a team of regional directors. • Provides guidance and consultation to assigned field team members when needed. Regional Director (RD) • Responsible for the overall clinical performance, operation and development of assigned region. • Ensures quality care, appropriate staffing, as well as clinical oversight of all cases. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) • Responsible for the design and implementation of individualized behavior treatment programs for clients. • Conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, monitors treatment progress, makes program updates, conducts caregiver training, and provides evidence-based treatment to improve a client’s personal independence. • Supervises behavior technicians (BT’s) to ensure all treatment goals are being targeted appropriately and ethically according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). • Provides guidance to team members in establishing programs, as well as train and mentor the team members. Mid-Level Supervisor (CA Only) • Coordinates with the BCBA complete assessments, supervise BTs, develop the treatment goals, and design treatment programs to meet the goals of families. • Partners with the family unit to implement treatment plans, training, and opportunities in the school, home, and community setting to advance the goals prioritized. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician (BT)/ Paraprofessional (CA) • Implements the individualized treatment goals and behavior programming in a child’s home, school, or other natural environment. Teaches new behavioral, social and daily living skills under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). • Effectively responds to and minimizes difficult or disruptive behaviors, creating a fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance for every individual. • Collects data on programming targets, tracks progress and provides support to parents, teachers, and caregivers.
Initial/subsequent assessment
Insurance approval
Ongoing treatment plan updates & data analysis
Work toward transition planning & discharge
Treatment plan
Direct services
Why does my child need an assessment before receiving ABA services? Understanding the initial steps in the ABA process allows your family to maximize on treatment outcomes. Your collaboration with your BCBA during the initial assessment and development of the treatment plan will ensure your priorities are being incorporated into your child’s ABA treatment. Healthcare providers also require an assesment to authorize ABA treatment.
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