ABA Therapy at Home

Many individuals benefit from receiving ABA therapy in their home, where they are most comfortable. Home-based services can inspire better learning and development of skills, while enhancing confidence.
Your insurance carrier will authorize a certain number of ABA therapy hours per week. After an intake assessment, your Wildflower BCBA will determine exactly how to allocate those hours to begin services. Don’t worry, if you aren’t sure how many hours you are allowed, the Wildflower team will check your benefits prior to intake. 
  • We come to you! We do our absolute best to work with your family’s schedule and availability.
  • Home is where your child is most comfortable so it truly is where the most progress is made with major milestones such as potty training, talking, teeth brushing, and so much more.
  • Parent and caregiver training is so important and the home is an excellent environment for parents, caregivers, and family members to absorb the methods used in ABA session.
Who will be working with my child during in-home ABA sessions?
In-home aba therapy sessions are conducted by Behavior Technicians who are closely supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCBA supervising your child’s ABA therapy will be the very same BCBA who conducted your intake assessment and created your child’s unique treatment plan.
 
Will the supervising BCBA ever visit my home?
Yes! The supervising BCBA will not be in every session but they will work closely with your family, analyze data collected by your Behavior Technicians, and meet regularly with you to discuss any changes and updates in your child’s treatment plan.
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Your insurance carrier will authorize a certain number of ABA therapy hours per week. After an intake assessment, your Wildflower BCBA will determine exactly how to allocate those hours to begin services. Don’t worry, if you aren’t sure how many hours you are allowed, the Wildflower team will check your benefits prior to intake. 
  • We come to you! We do our absolute best to work with your family’s schedule and availability.
  • Home is where your child is most comfortable so it truly is where the most progress is made with major milestones such as potty training, talking, teeth brushing, and so much more.
  • Parent and caregiver training is so important and the home is an excellent environment for parents, caregivers, and family members to absorb the methods used in ABA session.
Who will be working with my child during in-home ABA sessions?
In-home aba therapy sessions are conducted by Behavior Technicians who are closely supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCBA supervising your child’s ABA therapy will be the very same BCBA who conducted your intake assessment and created your child’s unique treatment plan.
 
Will the supervising BCBA ever visit my home?
Yes! The supervising BCBA will not be in every session but they will work closely with your family, analyze data collected by your Behavior Technicians, and meet regularly with you to discuss any changes and updates in your child’s treatment plan.
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Parent & Caregiver Training

Our parent and caregiver training will empower you to become an active participant in your child’s success. With our effective and evidence-based methods, you’ll learn important fundamental skills. Training is not limited to parents; caregivers, and other family members who are actively involved in your child’s life are all part of the team!
ABA parent and caregiver training is the opportunity for those who care for your child to absorb the methods that are  applied in-session by your Wildflower care team. The ultimate goal is to have successful application outside of sessions and in multiple environments. 
  • Parent and caregiver training takes place everywhere and anywhere. Real-life scenarios such as a grocery store visit or a trip to the park are all learning opportunities.
  • Regularly scheduled meetings with the BCBA overseeing your child’s treatment plan are open door sessions for any questions or concerns you have. We maintain 100% transparency when it comes to the care of your child or loved one.
How can I ask questions regarding my child’s ABA therapy plan?
You will be given full access to secure communications via email, phone, and in-person meetings for any and all questions you have about your child or loved one’s treatment plan. Your inquiries will be answered as soon as possible and no later than 1 business day after your inquiry is sent.
 
Are there any tools I will be given to help retain the information on treatment methods?
You will be given tools such as parent guides and articles, definitions and examples of therapies used in your child’s specific treatment plan. 
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
ABA parent and caregiver training is the opportunity for those who care for your child to absorb the methods that are  applied in-session by your Wildflower care team. The ultimate goal is to have successful application outside of sessions and in multiple environments. 
  • Parent and caregiver training takes place everywhere and anywhere. Real-life scenarios such as a grocery store visit or a trip to the park are all learning opportunities.
  • Regularly scheduled meetings with the BCBA overseeing your child’s treatment plan are open door sessions for any questions or concerns you have. We maintain 100% transparency when it comes to the care of your child or loved one.
How can I ask questions regarding my child’s ABA therapy plan?
You will be given full access to secure communications via email, phone, and in-person meetings for any and all questions you have about your child or loved one’s treatment plan. Your inquiries will be answered as soon as possible and no later than 1 business day after your inquiry is sent.
 
Are there any tools I will be given to help retain the information on treatment methods?
You will be given tools such as parent guides and articles, definitions and examples of therapies used in your child’s specific treatment plan. 
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

ABA Teletherapy

Advancements in technology have given ABA a few tools we didn’t have before – one being Telehealth/teletherapy. There could be a number of reasons that an in-person session may not be possible and Telehealth sessions make sure your child and your family do not miss valuable session time.

Telehealth/teletherapy sessions are conducted via secure video conferencing platforms. Methods, stimuli, and what goals we work on will depend entirely on your child or loved one’s unique treatment plan. 
  • Sessions can take place from anywhere in the world! This means your family can plan for outings and vacations and not miss out your ABA sessions.
  • Sessions that take place via video conferencing because your family is out of town or on a special outing are an opportunity for your Wildflower team to see how you and your child are faring in a new environment.
Are Telehealth hours a different service?
Telehealth is not defined as a separate service but as a delivery method used by providers and practitioners. If Telehealth is determined, by your Wildflower BCBA, to be an appropriate method of delivery, the time is part of the hours already approved by your insurance carrier. 
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Telehealth/teletherapy sessions are conducted via secure video conferencing platforms. Methods, stimuli, and what goals we work on will depend entirely on your child or loved one’s unique treatment plan. 
  • Sessions can take place from anywhere in the world! This means your family can plan for outings and vacations and not miss out your ABA sessions.
  • Sessions that take place via video conferencing because your family is out of town or on a special outing are an opportunity for your Wildflower team to see how you and your child are faring in a new environment.
Are Telehealth hours a different service?
Telehealth is not defined as a separate service but as a delivery method used by providers and practitioners. If Telehealth is determined, by your Wildflower BCBA, to be an appropriate method of delivery, the time is part of the hours already approved by your insurance carrier. 
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

ABA School Consultation

Accommodations for children with Autism and/or special needs is required of public schools. There are also some charter and private schools that opt into making these programs available. Wildflower Behavior Services consults with school districts to create and supervise the creation and implementation of these programs to ensure they are effective and meeting the needs of families throughout the Texas Hill Country region.

Wildflower Behavior Services can help schools improve existing systems or create new systems with the use of ABA-based methodologies. School districts may have limited resources to manage programs across all schools and Wildflower is here to help. Our approach is to evaluate and implement to increase positive behaviors, encourage student independence, and ensure inclusion.
  • Staff training to ensure methodology and delivery is according to best-practice. Common subjects and topics include behavior reduction, principles of ABA, teaching strategies, the importance of data, and so much more!
  • We work with all age groups and grades; from pre-K all the way through high school.
  • Assistance with Individualized Education Evaluations (IEE) which includes: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Can Wildflower assist with case-specific intervention and training?
Yes. We can consult on specific cases and will provide the necessary authorization documentation to be able to do so.
 
Does Wildflower work with the individual students or with the special education teachers?
Both. Whether your school district is in need of qualified consultation for your staff or 1:1 time with your students, we are here to help.
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Wildflower Behavior Services can help schools improve existing systems or create new systems with the use of ABA-based methodologies. School districts may have limited resources to manage programs across all schools and Wildflower is here to help. Our approach is to evaluate and implement to increase positive behaviors, encourage student independence, and ensure inclusion.
  • Staff training to ensure methodology and delivery is according to best-practice. Common subjects and topics include behavior reduction, principles of ABA, teaching strategies, the importance of data, and so much more!
  • We work with all age groups and grades; from pre-K all the way through high school.
  • Assistance with Individualized Education Evaluations (IEE) which includes: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Can Wildflower assist with case-specific intervention and training?
Yes. We can consult on specific cases and will provide the necessary authorization documentation to be able to do so.
 
Does Wildflower work with the individual students or with the special education teachers?
Both. Whether your school district is in need of qualified consultation for your staff or 1:1 time with your students, we are here to help.
 
For more answers to your questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Ready to get started with ABA services?

Contact us to schedule a call to talk about your needs with a Wildflower BCBA.

Verbal Behavior Training

Definition:

Verbal Behavior Training teaches communication using the principles of ABA and the theories of behaviorist B.F. Skinner. Verbal Behavior Training focuses on motivating the learner to use language by connecting words with their purposes and creating opportunities to use words. The goal is to teach the learner that using words appropriately helps them obtain needed and desired objects, people and activities, make meaningful comments and reciprocally communicate rather than simply labeling objects. Verbal Behavior Training typically focuses on teaching the learner verbal operants (verbal skills) such as manding (requesting), echoics (exact imitations) tacting (commenting) and intraverbals (conversational skills).

Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

Definition:

Natural Environment Teaching (NET) utilizes the principles of ABA to teach within the natural environment of the learner. In NET clients acquire new skills through fun and reinforcing play activities. Goals are taught directly by inserting “trials” into natural and fun play. Many learners on the Autism spectrum have limited play skills so NET focuses on pairing clients preferred items and activities with new activities in an effort to expand the learner’s interests and teach new skills

Social Skills Training (SST)

Definition:

An evidence-based method that helps individuals with Autism understand and participate successfully in social situations.

Example:

A behavior technician (BT) is teaching a child how to greet another person when they first meet. The BT has chosen to show the child a video of the behavior being modeled. 

The BT will then mimic the video with the child until it is completed successfully. Successful completion is positively reinforced with a gesture (high-five), a toy, or the child’s favorite snack.

Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®)

Definition:

PECS® allows people with little or no communication abilities to effectively communicate using pictures. A child or adult with Autism can communicate thoughts, wants and needs, and anything else that can be displayed via an image.

Example:

There are 6 phases to any PECS® task:
  1. How to communicate: Single pictures for items or activities the individual really wants; like a toy or snack.
  2. Distance and persistence: Still using single pictures, the individual is taught to generalize the want or need in different environments and with different people.
  3. Picture discrimination: The individual learns to select from two or more pictures to communicate their favorite things.
  4. Sentence structure: The individual learns to construct simple sentences using an “I want” card/picture followed by a picture of the item they want.
  5. Answering questions: The individual learns to use pictures to answer the question “What do you want?”.
  6. Commenting: The individual learns to respond to questions using pictures. Sentence structures begin with I see, I hear, It is, etc.

Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

Definition:

Breaking down a skill into smaller (discrete) elements. Each element is systematically taught by the behavior technician utilizing tangible positive reinforcement along the way.

Example:

A behavior technician (BT) is teaching a child colors. They begin by teaching blue. The BT asks the child to point to blue and rewards the child with a small toy. The BT then repeats this action with red, then yellow, and so on.
After the child successfully points to all colors individually, the BT will begin to teach the child how to say each color.