Dr. Michael Friga, Ph.D, BCBA-D is the founder of Three Tier Consulting, from Ithaca, New York. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from UC Berkeley and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He taught as an assistant professor in education at the State University of New York; trained thousands of educators as a Special Education Resource Center Coordinator; and served as Co-Chair of the VESID Behavior Workgroup. He co-authored the New York State Quality Indicators for Behavioral Support. Dr. Friga has presented his research nationally at meetings of the American Educational Research Association, National Association of School Psychologists, The Council for Exceptional Children and the International Association for Behavior Analysis.
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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.
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