Research-Based Program for Autism

1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, Speech therapy, Caregiver training, Social Skills Groups, and telehealth services.

• A research-based scientific approach proven to be effective in addressing the symptomology associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities.
• Consist of observable and measurable goals that may include the improvement of skill deficits, the acquisition of replacement behaviors, and the reduction of challenging behaviors.

Speech-language therapy addresses challenges with language and communication. It can help children with autism improve their verbal, nonverbal, and social communication. The overall goal is to help the child communicate in more useful and functional ways.

• Collecting data daily for every client to ensure accurate progress monitoring via our web-based data collection software that our caregivers have access to.
• Generating monthly progress reports based on individualized data.

• An appointment is scheduled after the required documents are submitted to the insurance provider, which typically takes about 5-7 business days to approve.
• After an initial assessment is conducted, the BCBA reviews the treatment plan with the caregiver.
• If the requested time slot is available the treatment plan is submitted to the insurance provider, which typically takes 15 business days to approve.

Training caregivers on their child’s individualized treatment plan and goals.

1. The intake coordinator contacts caregiver within 24 hours
2. Informs caregiver of the required document to complete chart registration
   • Referral from primary care physician
   • Psychological evaluation
   • ABA Intake Registration Packet
3. The intake coordinator schedules the initial assessment.

Approximately 1 month from the initial phone intake

• The intake coordinator contacts caregiver within 24 hours
• Informs caregiver of the required document to complete chart registration
• • Referral for speech from primary care physician
  • IEP if applicable
  • Speech Therapy Registration Packet
• The intake coordinator schedules the initial assessment.

• An individualized assessment is completed by a board-certified behavior analyst to determine the level of medical necessity.
• The number of recommended hours is provided to the caregivers and ultimately it is the caregiver’s decision on how many hours they can commit to based on their schedule.

• Goal Point Behavior Group employs Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs BCBAs are required to have a master’s degree and complete 1500 hours of supervision prior to certification in addition to passing a board exam.
• The individuals that implement the treatment plans designed by the Board certified behavior analysts are called Registered Behavior Technicians.  They are required to complete forty hours of computer-based training, forty hours of supervision, and 1 month of training on-site prior to independently implementing treatment.
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) provide speech therapy services. They have a master’s degree and are specially licensed to practice through the state.