ABA Therapy
How to navigate the insurance process when starting ABA Therapy
You’ve just received the Autism Diagnosis for your child and now you’re wondering what the next steps should be; paying for it included.
ABA Therapy is covered by most insurance policies. Westside Children’s Therapy offers ABA Therapy, as well as Diagnostic Evaluations to receive the Autism Diagnosis. Westside also accepts 15+ different insurances to help pay for ABA Therapy.
10 Important Things to Know About a Career as a Pediatric BCBA
Westside Children’s Therapy Pediatric BCBA team members give tips and advice to students and those wanting to pursue a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
What are AAC devices and how can they help my child?
ABA Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
As human beings, we were designed to communicate. As communicators, we should be able to request, question, comment, express feelings and emotions, etc.
While some may not use their words to communicate, everyone should at least have the tools to be able to communicate.
7 Common Misconceptions of ABA Therapy
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
ABA therapy has developed into the most popular form of treatment for the symptoms of Autism. While ABA has been put in a negative light in the past, its course of treatment has changed drastically over the years, developing a list of misconceptions about ABA therapy.
RISE: Westside’s School-Readiness ABA Therapy Program for Kindergartners
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
You child has graduated from IGNITE. Now it is time to RISE to the next level. In IGNITE, your child with autism was given the skills that would allow them to function in a pre-school setting alongside children ages 2-6.
What does an ABA Therapy session look like?
ABA therapy sessions are tailored to each child’s specific skills and interests. The below text is a real example of what part of a child’s session looked like. For privacy reasons, the child’s name, therapists’ names and Westside location will not be named.
IGNITE: Westside’s school readiness ABA therapy program for preschoolers
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
Is your child not quite ready to be in a school setting all day? Let Westside IGNITE your child’s readiness to be ready! Pretty soon, your child will be able to make that transition into a traditional school setting and be able to thrive.
My child is in ABA Therapy, how long will they be?
The best time to start ABA therapy is early and between the ages of 2 and 6. But there does not need to be a lifelong commitment to ABA therapy. There are several indications that will flag when ABA Therapy should stop.
In-Clinic Therapy vs. In-Home Therapy
Your family just learned that your child has an autism diagnosis. Now is the time to decide what your next course of action is, and also if in-home therapy or in-clinic therapy is right for your family
FOCUS: Westside’s Newest ABA Treatment Program
Building independence in the community
It’s time to get FOCUSed! As the need for Westside’s services continues to grow, especially in ABA treatment, we are always making sure that we are expanding with it.
11 Things to Consider When Choosing an ABA Provider
How your family and child are treated? It is important to find a therapist that both you and your child feel comfortable with and can trust. At Westside, we pride ourselves on being an ABA provider that treats clients and their families like our own family.
How Many ABA Therapy Hours Does My Child Need?
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the doctor may recommend Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, as research has shown this to be an effective intervention. As parents begin to seek out providers, they will learn that ABA therapy is not a small commitmen