Address: 3101 Magic Hollow Blvd | Virginia Beach, VA 23453
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About Autism Consulting and Therapy, LLC
We are one of Hampton Roads’ oldest ABA companies and the first Virginia-based Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provider. ACT provides Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy (ABA Therapy) to young children, ages 18 months to 5 years, diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or another developmental disability. Our team of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Board Certified Autism Technicians (BCATs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work one-on-one with the children on a wide variety of skills such as Receptive/Listening Skills, Expressive Communication and Language Acquisition Skills, Requesting, Answering Questions and Having Conversations, Toilet Training, Dressing, and Grooming, Self Regulation Skills, Coping with Emotions, Waiting, Turn Taking, Accepting Being Told “No”, Independent and Cooperative Play Skills, and Social Skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This happens. The results of the school’s evaluation may be different than your child’s medical diagnosis. It’s also important to remember that school is NOT the final say on your child’s potential. They may offer very little support to your child, underestimate their abilities, or disagree with you on what support your child needs. You will probably need to advocate for the services and support you believe your child needs.
18 months to 5 years
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