Focus ABA Therapy West Austin

We currently do not have a waitlist for therapy hours. However, any changes to this will be displayed on our website.

We will never ask a family to sign a contract for services. Each therapy plan is created with the individual in mind based on their needs and abilities. All services are at-will with no obligations.

We do not require an individual to have a minimum of therapy hours. A therapy plan is created based on the recommendations from our therapists, taking into consideration the desired outcomes and within the confinements of insurance requirements.

We only provide applied behavioral analysis (aba) therapy for individuals, however we can recommend other therapists in the area for these services.

Yes. We provide a standardized assessment, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) to support an autism diagnosis. The assessment takes 45-60 minutes to complete and uses a variety of play-based activities in the areas of communication, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.

• Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy. 
• Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits. 
• Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
• Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.

Check out Autism Diagnosis: The Complete Guide for Parents for more information.

1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism according to the latest reports.

Here are some reasons why:

• Medical professionals understand autism better. More doctors are trained to test for autism and other developmental and language delays.  
• The definition of autism has evolved in recent years which means that an autism diagnosis covers more conditions to help more people get the services they need.

For more information check out Common autism diagnosis questions: Answers from Dr. Melanie Hsu

Yes, but there is room for improvement. We don’t have a single, perfect diagnostic tool for autism and there are a lot of factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis. There are a few “gold standards” that are used for diagnosis.