New Clients

Thank You for considering Family Behavior Therapy for your child’s ABA Therapy needs. You will find relevant information about our ABA Therapy Services below.

ABA Therapy Approval Process:

Total Process Duration: 2 Weeks – 1 Month (time may vary based on outside variables)

1. Initial Consultation

When we receive your contact information our Intake Coordinator will reach out to you via phone to discuss your child’s circumstances and potential options. During this consultation, the coordinator will determine if your child is ready to begin the application process or if they require additional documents or testing.

Estimated Duration: 15 Minutes

2. Submission to Take an Assessment

As a part of determining whether your child can begin aba therapy, we will need to submit a form to register your child to take an initial assessment.

Estimated Duration: 2 Weeks (Varies)

3. Intake Packet

After the initial consultation, our Intake Coordinator will send you a New Client Intake packet to fill out at home. The packet contains a list of documents and questions necessary to apply for ABA Therapy Services through your Insurance Provider.

Estimated Duration: 1 Hour

4. Submission of Intake Packet

Once we’ve received a completed Intake Packet we will submit a request to assess your child to determine their ABA Therapy needs.

Estimated Duration: 1 - 2 Weeks

5. Initial Assessment

Once approved by your Insurance Provider for an Initial Assessment, our intake coordinator will reach out to schedule your assessment. The assessment will be administered by your child’s assigned BCBA. Half of the assessment will consist of a 1-on-1 session with your child and the other half will be a questionnaire with you (the guardian).

Estimated Duration: 2 Hours

6. Assessment Submission

After the Initial Assessment is completed, your BCBA will prepare the assessment for submission to your Insurance Provider. During this step the BCBA will review their data and findings to determine your child’s function level and request the appropriate amount of therapy hours.

Estimated Duration: 5-7 days

7. Beginning of ABA Therapy

Upon receiving your child’s official approval for ABA Therapy, we will begin selecting your child’s therapy team. The team is selected based on your child’s insurance provider, availability, and location. Usually, the therapy team consists of a BCBA, BCaBA, and an RBT (titles and roles described below). Once selected, your team will reach out to introduce themselves and schedule your first day of therapy.

Estimated Duration: 2 Days – 1 Week

Our Client Therapy Team:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)®

Certified individuals have met a standard of expertise and possess in-depth knowledge on how to apply the principles of ABA in autism intervention programs. BCBAs have obtained a master’s degree, have completed 225 academic hours, met the supervision and experience requirements set by the BACB and must pass the Board Certification exam.

Our BCBAs are responsible for:
Overseeing client assessments
Developing and monitoring each client’s comprehensive treatment program
Overseeing initial/ongoing staff training and supervision
Providing parent coaching and training
Coordination of care

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)®

BCaBAs have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, have completed 135 hours of coursework, meet appropriate supervision and experience requirements set by the BACB, and must pass the Board certification exam.

Our BCaBA’s are able to perform the following job duties under the direct supervision of a BCBA:

Participating in client assessments
Developing and monitoring each client’s comprehensive treatment program
Overseeing initial/ongoing staff training and supervision
Providing parent coaching and training
Coordination of care

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)®

RBTs have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 40 hours of approved training, demonstrated mastery on the RBT task list and competency assessment, and must pass the Board certification exam.

RBTs and RBTs in training (Therapists) provide 1:1 behavioral services in home and community settings.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctorate (BCBA-D)®

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) specializes in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and holds a doctoral degree in the field. They bring expertise in assessing, designing, and implementing effective behavioral interventions to address a range of behavioral challenges and developmental disorders. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices, they focus on promoting positive behavior change to enhance the lives of individuals and families.

Therapy Location Options:

Home

Most clients receiving ABA Therapy do so from the comfort of their homes. This gives our ABA Team an opportunity to not only positively affect the child’s behavior but to also instill positive change to their home environment. Our staff are trained on proper home etiquette and follow strict health safety precautions.

School

When possible, ABA Therapy during school hours can amplify the client’s learning environment. We work closely with instructors to minimize disruptions and maintain the client’s focus during lessons. Our staff have been vetted by the Miami-Dade School System and cleared to work in all Miami-Dade Public, Charter, and Private Schools.

Our Clinic

Family Behavior Therapy is proud to provide our clients a safe and optimal location for ABA Therapy. Our clinic is designed to fast track our client’s therapy progress. We are located in Cutler Bay, FL (33189) and attendance is opened to all clients.* Therapy clinic hours are Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 5 PM (special hours available upon request).

*Client must be actively approved for ABA Therapy Services.