Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Helping your child with autism thrive
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Helping your child with autism thrive
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Helping your child with autism thrive
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism care that helps your child flourish
Our team of specialists uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which are implemented to treat children and adults on the autism spectrum. Here at Mercy Plus, each client (ages 1-21) receives unique treatments tailored to meet their learning needs including; communication, daily living, social skills, parent education, and behavior management.
During your child’s therapy, he/she will receive one-to-one support from highly trained behavior technicians while a supervision BCBA oversees his/her progress. Our BCBAs will collaborate with you, your child’s school, and other professionals leading to cohesive treatments and best outcomes.
Answers to Frequent Questions
Questions about our autistic care services Answered
ABA is a scientifically proven therapy to help children on the Autism Spectrum. Children with ASD often need help with general social skills and behaviors. ABA therapy works by breaking down tasks into simple, attainable steps. Those steps are continued until they are mastered. While mastering these tasks, our therapy helps to reduce challenging behaviors and teach foundational skills.
Step 1: Call our main office for a free phone consultation.
- Learn about the services we offer and how we can best fit your needs.
Step 2: Initial Skills Assessment
- A Behavior Consultant will administer a skills assessment with your child. An in-depth interview will be conducted with you, the parent, to gain further understanding of your goals for treatment. Based on the the assessment results, a set number of treatment hours will be recommended to fit the needs of your child. We work with your availability to create a custom schedule in order to maximize treatment potential.
Step 3: Start of Treatment
- A case open meeting will occur on your first day of service and will include your Behavior Consultant and Behavior Technician to review the customized treatment plan.
Step 4: Consistent Follow-Up
- Each month you’ll meet with your Behavior Consultant to review progress, address concerns, and learn more about Applied Behavior Analysis. You’ll be involved in the treatment process every step of the way.
Our staff can provide ABA therapy in your home or in one of our centers. In-home services allow your child to learn in their natural environment. Center-based services allow your child to engage in countless social skills opportunities. Based on your child’s age, school readiness skills can also be targeted through activities in our small groups. It is our goal to find what works best for you and your family.
Your treatment team will consist of a Behavior Consultant, Behavior Technician, and Operation Manager.
The Behavior Consultant will be the driving force of your child’s ABA treatment. The Behavior Consultant will be the one who conducts your child’s skills assessment every six months, creates customized programming to target the skills your child needs and will supervise the behavior technician each week to ensure the highest quality treatment.
The Behavior Technician will provide one-on-one therapy. Your behavior technician will implement the specific programs targeting the skills your child needs.
The Operation Manager is your go-to person for all of your non-clinical needs such as scheduling and insurance questions.
Open and ongoing communication to ensure your satisfaction with the services provided. You’ll meet once a month with your Behavior Consultant to review progress, discuss treatment goals and learn more about how to use ABA techniques everyday with your child.