Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Parent Training
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Address: 15333 San Pedro Ave
| Hill Country Village, TX
78232
Rating: 4.50
(6 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Cigna,
Community First Health Plan,
Magellan Health,
Optum Health / United Behavioral Health,
Tricare,
Medicaid,
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About A Balanced Child - San Antonio
Helping children reach their highest potential by partnering with their families to create a balanced and reinforcing approach.
Their staff has a combined experience of over 40 years in early childhood education. They are passionate about early intervention and child development. They strive to meet the needs of all their families. They are small, yet growing. Through their growth, they are able to create services based on the needs of the families while including a balanced practice.;Services;Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); Speech Therapy (ST); Classroom Program – Academic; Studies; Group Play; Sibling Play; Professional Training; Parent Training; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Supervision.
Serica N. Cuellar, M.S., BCBA, LBA has dedicated her life and career to helping and working with children with special needs. She has her Master's in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Developmental Psychology. Serica is on her path to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She is active in the ABA community and is a member of many ABA organizations: Alamo City Behavior Analysts, TxABA, and ABA Advisory Board for Texas A&M University San Antonio.
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15333 San Pedro Ave,TX,78232
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This summer I had the amazing opportunity to renew my RBT certification with A Balanced Child. The staff here are kind supportive and most importantly the children are happy. I have worked at 2 other ABA center prior. My first experience was great same as with A Balanced Child. My second experience with another center was less than subpar. I absolutely enjoyed learning from the owner and leads with A Balanced Child. The staff love their jobs and the children. I am also a certified Teacher for a local charter school in San Antonio. I will miss the children and staff but will be back asap Keep up the great work everyone
Jennifer Everett
12 May 2024
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The services here were amazing they were great Respectful
Suheyli Figueroa
12 October 2023
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Pravin Shinde
12 October 2023
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From a short time employee perspective I have debated writing this for months. The work space itself is beyond amazing. Plenty of engaging activities and areas for your child to thrive in and get a good tactile experience. There was also a great incorporation of social interaction with other children because of the open concept of the room and therapy sessions. The employment itself and the treatment of staff and some children is less than satisfactory. The owner and a few of the employees have been openly disrespectful to employees and your children. I have worked in ABA for 3 years at another facility and had never seen a child be treated the way that some staff members treated the children here. On top of that the new hires are given very minimal training and work expectations before starting one on one therapy with your children. Many procedures were up for debate because as an employee we were not trained to be proficient in how our boss wanted us to handle certain situations including when children express what they are feeling with aggression. As an employee it was a high stress work environment because they owner and staff are not only rude to you but they do not show you how they want things to be done. Every ABA service runs things slightly different from the next and here had no clear outline of expectations for their staff. Some staff got better treatment than others due to familial relationships and some were treated very poorly. Its a matter of perspective. I only stayed with this company for 2 months whereas my previous one I was with for 3 years. Pay was also a huge issue amongst the staff where new hires with equal experience were getting different hourly rates. This is just my honest and truthful review of this facility and is in no way meant to slander or be spiteful.
Stevie Sanderson
12 May 2021
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Sofia Aguirre
12 May 2021
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Molly
12 May 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.
Even if a provider offers parent training, it may look different from one provider to another. For example, an in-home provider might conduct a parent training session directly following a therapy session with your child to help explain what they’ve been working on with your child. At larger organizations, you might have a support group of families who are dealing with similar issues.