Florida Autism Center (FAC) provides treatment based on the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, and has a specific focus on early intensive behavioral intervention, verbal behavior, and social skills. Our experienced BCBA’s and RBT’s will design and oversee a program that involves the child’s skills, needs, deficits, interests, as well as family preferences. These are all used to determine treatment goals for the individual in different skill areas – everything from daily living skills to communication and language. Parent involvement is an integral component of our services to promote a successful transition of the skills learned in our center-based model to the home and community.
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This Winter Park location appears to be practicing discrimination. Let me explain. Two weeks ago, I submitted all my child's documentation and expressed interest in services for the afternoon hours. Lauren got back to me stating that they only have mornings available. A week later I emailed Lauren informing her that I am now available for mornings but got no response. Fast forward to today, another week later, I was finally allowed to speak with her. She's now telling me they have no spots available and that the waitlist is long. Really!! So in only two weeks, they moved from ample availability in the mornings to a long waitlist. Not genuine!
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Didn’t receive services, but had meaningful interaction
Anonymous
November 12, 2023
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.
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.
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Didn’t receive services, but had meaningful interaction