Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Typically Asked by Parents Considering ABA Therapy Services

Applying Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is helpful in treating children having Autism. With one-on-one therapy sessions packed with activities customized for each child, ADHD children with autism learn and cultivate crucial life skills while their challenging behaviors are gradually diminished. With positive reinforcement, the ABA therapist motivates their patients, while focusing on self-care, verbal and non-verbal communication, academic skills, and social interactions. The child’s specific goals are always kept in mind when devising the plan, so they receive the best treatment. ABA therapy goes a step further to identify behaviors used to cope with certain stresses and their triggers, so the child learns a replacement for their troublesome actions.

A typical ABA therapy session would take 2 to 4 hours. Such durations are adequate for meaningful skill development without losing the child’s attention. Research and clinical practice suggest that most kids will benefit from 20 to 40 hours of therapy every week. The schedule is customized according to the child’s age and treatment objectives. We collaborate with families closely to develop a functional schedule that maximizes effective therapy while balancing other important activities such as school, family, and additional therapy services in order to achieve the best outcome for the child.

At Celeration ABA we accept private-pay. With ABA private-pay, you avoid many of the challenges that can come with insurance-driven restrictions. Instead of letting insurance dictate the number of hours, types of goals, or therapy models, you decide what is best for your family. This approach ensures that every session is meaningful, focused, and geared toward achieving your child’s personal milestones.

To be able to provide the best care for your child, we employ only licensed BCBAs who are board certified under the California Board of Psychology. Each Behavior Analyst is a graduate in Behavior Analysis which includes supervised clinical experience and then passing a national certification exam. Our commitment to excellence transcends beyond just the basic qualifications. As a standard practice to ensure that our BCBAs continue to excel in serving the diverse needs in the Bay area, they partake in additional professional experiences and trainings to broaden their knowledge regarding current research best practices in ABA therapy.

Our ABA services are offered in flexible formats where you are able to receive therapy at your home, your child’s school, or at your place of choice. This method allows us to assist your child in all settings that are important for them. Our home-based services allow for easier family involvement while helping children learn skills within their natural environments. On the other hand, school therapy promotes a child’s academic performance whilst encouraging social interaction. Our team is equipped with tools and resources along with providing a planned teaching atmosphere, and can customize a mix of environments to best fit your child’s requirements and objectives, in order to treat him or her effectively.

We monitor the progress of your child’s development by gathering data over time concerning certain behaviors, skills, and milestones which can easily be tracked. During therapy sessions, we note down the data by observing the child directly, using checklists, and other effective measuring instruments to warrant accuracy and conformity. We also provide regular reports showing the child’s progress, things they still need to work on, and updates with their personal goals. Setting goals is a process we carry out in collaboration with you as we develop particular targets and measure them regularly to accommodate any encountered challenges.

We incorporate parents in the treatment approach with detailed parent education, which involve approaches and methods that can be done at home in conjunction with therapy. Communication is constant, and we keep you informed and updated by calling, emailing, or scheduling meetings with you so that you are always in the loop on how your child is performing. Moreover, we provide home programs that complement the therapy goals, offering activities that can be done and materials that can be used as parents go about their daily routines. This enables parents to play an active role in the child's development and enhances the support system in place.

ABA therapy is beneficial for various behaviors and skills, concentrating on communication, social interactions, and daily tasks, as well as other behavioral issues. Children learn how to express, respond, and socially communicate in an appropriate manner. It also targets social development skills related to turn taking, eye contact and appropriate social interactions, as well as everyday skills like dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Moreover, ABA therapy includes techniques for dealing with behavioral issues such as tantrums, aggression, and self-control by teaching acceptable behaviors.