About Behavioral Learning Center INC. - San Fernando Valley
Behavioral Learning Center, Inc. offers programs specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Each program begins with a comprehensive assessment of the child’s current skill level as well as their behavioral patterns.
Danielle Sheehy has been working with children diagnosed with autism since 1997. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of South Florida and a double Master’s degree in School-Community Psychology from the College of New Rochelle. Danielle obtained a Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2007. She started her career in the New York City school system before relocating to Los Angeles. Danielle co-owns Behavioral Learning Center, which provides ABA services in Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley. She has made it her life’s work helping others achieve their developmental goals.
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13400 Riverside Dr., Ste. 209,91423
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My son has had the most amazing loving attentive kind and most wonderful therapists apart of his early childhood life from this company. Some that we have worked with being Heather Katelyn Caley and Robert. They have been there for Matthew at all times even through very rough behaviour of biting and hitting. Theyve handled it with compassion and patience. He received 18 hours of ABA in home therapy per week. We have had quite a few people come into our home and its been nothing short of absolute professionalism. Tina the supervisor is the most resourceful and kind woman I have ever met in the field of Autism. You can tell she really has a heart for her clients and it shows in her work. Shes always been so amazing at what she does with my son. From playing with him going on outings working on new goals creating new antecedents and always putting my son above everything else shes truly a hidden gem. If anyone ever has Tina on their case as their supervisor they are truly fortunate. We are moving out of town and will continue services with BLC through their new Calabasas office. We hope to have as amazing of a team as weve had in Santa Clarita.I have no idea how much these therapistssupervisors get paid but Ive seen the charges on our monthly statement from servicesABA therapy weve obtained through our private medical insurance I just hope that BLC keeps these amazing people by creating a workplace that supports their own personal living and to be able to afford sustaining their ownselves within their life. The amount of work involved between coming into our home dealing with many different types of behaviors from biting to kicking and hitting then throw in having to work around siblings and sometimes chaos I just see how much work goes in and would hope that their paycheck resembles that kind of effort.Thank you very much BLC our family loves your company so much. Our autistic son has absolutely thrived from the services and for that we are so thankful.
Elizabeth Rosas
12 May 2019
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
If you’re interested in understanding the non-verbal experience, we recommend watching The Reason I Jump. If you’re looking for a movie that can help your child understand their emotions, many neurodiverse families love Inside Out. Check out our autism-friendly movie guide here.
For both a scientific and personal look at autism, we recommend reading But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps. Check out our full book guide for more great reads.
Hero Elementary is great for the young ones. Songs for Littles is excellent for toddlers learning how to talk. And Ranking of Kings is a great option for anime and fantasy fans. See our full list of the best TV shows about autism and inclusion.
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.
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