ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy
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Address:| Austin, TX
73301
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Insurances:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Aetna,
Ages Served:
All ages
Care Settings:
In-home,
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About Bluebird Behavioral Solutions
Bluebird Behavioral Solutions provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children, teens and adults with autism. We believe that every person has the capacity to learn new skills, continue to develop and improve the quality of their lives and those around them. Our goal is to address and overcome challenges in various areas of daily living that le
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Services
ABA Therapy
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
School Support
Special Needs Schools
Social Skills Training
Early Intervention
Parent Training
Care Settings
In-home
Age Ranges Served
All ages
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Leadership
L. Brooke Pfeiffer M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Founding Story
Brooke founded Bluebird as an individual provider in 2015 with the mission to provide ethical, personalized therapeutic services on a small scale. She received her Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in autism and applied behavior analysis from Texas State University in 2011. She has experience working in school, clinic and home settings, and believes that home and community services affect the greatest change. Brooke has worked with clients of all ages and has a particular passion for the underserved adult population, fueling her commitment to provide ABA services across the lifespan. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys trail running and spending time with her twins, pup and chickens.
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English
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Aetna
TX,73301
Get in Contact
(512) 827-9537
office@bluebirdbehavioral.com
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.
Most public school districts across the country begin accepting student registration in early spring, usually in March or April. Some school districts may even start as early as January or February. The exact start date will vary depending on where you live and the type of school you decide to enroll your child in.
It depends on your child’s specific needs, the types of school options near you, and your family’s budget and values. As your child grows and matures, their educational needs may change over time which may require you to re-evaluate their school placement.
Yes! Visiting a school in person will give you an opportunity to get a better idea of what your child’s school day will look like and ask important questions.
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