What Is ABA Therapy and How Can My Child Access It?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach grounded in the science of learning and behavior. ABA uses individualized strategies to help children develop meaningful skills that can support communication, social interaction, learning, daily living, and greater independence.
At Blume, we recognize that every child is different. ABA services are individualized around each child’s strengths, needs, goals, and everyday environment. Progress is monitored through ongoing data collection, allowing the clinical team to evaluate progress and adjust treatment as needed.
How Can Your Child Access This Service?
Every family’s path to ABA services may look different. At Blume, we make the process clear and help families understand the options available for beginning services.
DOE-Funded ABA Services:
When ABA therapy is authorized through a DOE impartial hearing decision, a settlement agreement, a pendency agreement, or other applicable authorization, Blume may provide the service if it meets the applicable admission requirements, licensing, and clinical scope.
Whether the service is fully funded, partially funded, or involves a cost to the family depends on the specific authorization. Blume does not determine DOE eligibility and cannot guarantee payment or coverage.
Our team coordinates with families, and with their legal representatives when applicable, to manage the required documentation and facilitate the transition from authorization to clinical care.
Private-Pay ABA Services
Families may access Blume’s ABA services directly through private payment. Our team will guide you through the intake process, discuss your child’s needs, and provide information about available services and fees before care begins.
Every Child Progresses
at Their Own Pace
Every child is different, and so is their path through ABA. At Blume, services are individualized from the beginning and continuously informed by your child’s progress, needs, and goals.
An Initial ABA Assessment
When clinically appropriate and consistent with applicable authorization and professional requirements, we begin with an ABA assessment focused on your child’s strengths, needs, skills, and everyday environment. The assessment informs individualized behavioral treatment recommendations and goals within the scope of ABA practice.
An Individualized Treatment Plan
Your child’s treatment plan is developed around their individual needs and goals. Treatment goals are measurable, clinically appropriate, and reviewed over time as your child progresses.
Individualized ABA Sessions
ABA sessions are tailored to your child and may incorporate natural learning opportunities, structured teaching, play, positive reinforcement, and other evidence-based strategies based on their treatment goals.
Ongoing Data & Clinical Oversight
We collect and review data throughout treatment to monitor progress and inform clinical decision-making. Treatment strategies and goals may be adjusted based on your child’s response and evolving needs.
Family Collaboration
Families are an important part of the process. We maintain ongoing communication and provide guidance and strategies to help families support meaningful skills beyond ABA sessions and across everyday routines.
At Blume, we recognize that every child is different. ABA services are individualized around each child’s strengths, needs, goals, and everyday environment. Progress is monitored through ongoing data collection, allowing the clinical team to evaluate progress and adjust treatment as needed.
At Blume, we recognize that every child is different. ABA services are individualized around each child’s strengths, needs, goals, and everyday environment. Progress is monitored through ongoing data collection, allowing the clinical team to evaluate progress and adjust treatment as needed.