A Little About Autism
Autism may affect the way a person engages socially with others, may affect speech and coordination, may increase the likelihood of an individual having more rigid rituals and resistance to change, and/or may lend an individual to atypical sensory experiences. Each individual with autism spectrum disorder experiences the world differently.
Early Signs of Autism
The list below is a partial list of signs to look for if you suspect your child might be on the autism spectrum.
Your child is not making eye contact with you
Your child does not respond to their name
Your child does is not babbling or communicating with words
Your child has an unusual attachment or interest in a toy(s) or object(s)
Your child likes to view things with the side of their eye or at eye level
Your child is lining up their toys instead of playing appropriately
Your child is interested in parts of toys and not the toy as a whole
What to do if notice early signs of autism?
We urge you to reach out to your pediatrician to gain a better understanding of your child’s development and any deviations from what may be expected.
The Science of ABA
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. In practice, ABA is the application of the principles of learning and behavior to change socially relevant behaviors.
ABA uses systematic, evidence-based methods to improve behaviors.
It is often a misconception that only individuals with challenging behaviors benefit from ABA. An ABA program is individualized to meet the needs of the client and can improve communication, cognitive, play, social, and adaptive skills.
A basic tenet of any ABA program is that of reinforcement. This is the idea that we are going to use items or activities that a person likes to change their behavior.
ABA encourages positive behaviors by teaching your child functional and appropriate ways to gain access to the items they want.
All goals are tracked, measured, and analyzed in order to maximize your child’s results.
Who pays for sessions?
Although an ASD diagnosis is not required to receive ABA services from Puzzly ABA, with a diagnosis ABA may be covered by your insurance company. The eligibility and coverage will vary depending on the benefits you have in place with your insurance provider. Puzzly ABA is in-network with all of the major insurance providers.
Our billing department is set up to handle all insurance needs from authorizations to ongoing claims and billing. It is important to keep in mind that insurance plans vary greatly by policy, so our team will start by checking your benefits to confirm coverage details and cost.
Here are the steps:
Provide our billing team with your policy information (front and back of your insurance card)
Our team will check your insurance benefits & eligibility
We will then review your policy details with you and discuss any other options, if necessary
Finally, we will request authorization from your insurance company for both the initial assessment and for ongoing services.
Why ABA?
Hundreds of studies have shown that ABA is the most effective form of autism therapy, and it is endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the CDC.
Proven, scientific therapy that is customized to your child’s individual needs