ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the most researched and empirically supported treatment for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism. ABA is a scientific, evidence-based practice that strives to understand and improve socially significant behaviors. ABA examines the interactions between people and their environment to determine the effects that an environment has on a person’s behavior. In clinical practice, ABA is used to teach new skills, improve performance in already acquired skills, and decrease unwanted and challenging behaviors.

While each child with autism has a unique set of strengths and challenges, ABA therapy at Autism Support Now CAN help in several ways including.

Increase language and communication skills
Improve attention, focus, social skills, and memory
Prevent problem behaviors. We identify triggers and functions of challenging behaviors and provide strategies to prevent them
Assisting in moving a child from nonverbal to verbal
Associating words with things or actions
Cognitive development
Potty training
Teaching life skills
Developing independence
Curbing outbursts
Social interaction
Constructive play
Transitioning to new environments

ABA at Autism Support Now is a data driven and holistic approach to therapy. At ASN, we recognize and understand the challenges that families face when raising a child with autism. We believe by working with families, we can optimize children’s outcomes. In addition, our admin teammates are happy to address questions about verification of insurance benefits, scheduling your therapy sessions etc.

ASN offers families the following:

A fun therapy, learning, and play environment
Regular family guidance
Data reports or “grade-cards” to measure progress
Regular family surveys
Quality controls for staff

Why Choose Autism Support Now?

Autism Support Now is dedicated to serving children and families from underserved communities. We do this through advocacy and providing high-quality early behavioral intervention services underpinned by the science of applied behavior analytics (ABA). Our collaborative model includes Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) working together to ensure children and families receive personalized care designed to alleviate problem behaviors and developmental challenges. We collaborate with other community partners to ensure children and families are receiving a comprehensive standard of care. Current community partners include the Autism Clinical Center at Washington University School of Medicine, Mercy Children’s Hospital, Missouri First Steps, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and the University of Kansas Medical Center.

When you choose ASN, you also get a team of BCBAs who have undergone trauma-informed care (TIC) training. This is significant because research shows that 60% of Missouri children have experienced trauma also referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The TIC approach focuses on providing a safe environment, helping children develop self-regulation and cognitive processing skills, and identifying resources to support them.

Our Evidence-Based Program Offers:

A safe and nurturing environment.
One-on-one therapy.
Research-based curriculum.
Opportunities for parents/caregivers to be involved in their child’s therapy.

While each child with autism has a unique set of strengths and challenges, ABA therapy at Autism Support Now CAN help in several ways including:

Increase language and communication skills.
Improve attention, focus, social skills, and memory.
Prevent problem behaviors. We identify triggers and the functions of challenging behaviors and provide strategies to prevent them.
Assisting moving a child from non-verbal to verbal.
Associating words with things or actions.
Cognitive development.
Potty training.
Teaching life skills.
Developing independence.
Curbing outbursts.
Social interaction.
Constructive play.
Transitioning to new environments.
Kindergarten readiness skills.

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