Exceptional ABA Therapy For Your Child
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At Strong Beginnings, we are dedicated to bridging the gap and enhancing the quality of life for each child through personalized, evidence-based services grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis. Our compassionate approach is tailored to build the developmental and adaptive skills needed for independence, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed. We are committed to recognizing and nurturing the potential within each child, helping to lay a strong foundation for their future.
Early Intervention Program (Ages 18 Months-8 Years)
Our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program offers personalized one-to-one therapy for children enrolled with Strong Beginnings. Delivered by trained behavior technicians under the expert supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), our therapy sessions vary based on individual needs.
These sessions provide children with engaging opportunities to interact with toys and participate in functional play, which helps in developing essential developmental and adaptive skills needed for independence. We focus on teaching crucial skills to remediate the developmental deficits in alignment with DSM-V Autism Spectrum Disorder guidelines and criteria.
Our aim is to enhance the quality of life for each child by promoting independence and ensuring that skills are generalized and maintained across different settings, people, and conditions. We utilize a range of effective teaching techniques to create a productive and enjoyable learning experience.
ABA Therapy Adaptive Skills Program
(Only available at Yuma location)
At Strong Beginnings, our Adaptive Skills Program is designed to bridge the gap between current abilities and future independence, making everyday activities meaningful and manageable for individuals with developmental needs. This program focuses on enhancing essential adaptive skills within a supportive and positive environment, ensuring both growth and quality of life.
Program Details:
- Safety: We emphasize critical safety skills to help individuals navigate their environments confidently and independently, reducing risks and enhancing personal security.
- Cooking: Our tailored cooking sessions teach practical skills, from meal preparation to kitchen safety, fostering independence in the kitchen and promoting healthier eating habits.
- Shopping: We provide strategies for effective shopping, including budgeting, selecting appropriate products, and managing transactions, empowering individuals to handle shopping tasks with ease.
- Money Management: Our program covers fundamental money skills, including understanding currency, budgeting, and making purchases, to support financial independence and responsible spending.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): We focus on essential daily routines, such as dressing, grooming, and household chores, to improve self-sufficiency and daily functioning.
- Hygiene: Personal hygiene skills are taught to promote health and well-being, ensuring individuals maintain good hygiene practices as part of their routine.
- Self-Care: Our program emphasizes self-care strategies that empower individuals to manage their personal needs effectively and confidently.
- Communication: We work on enhancing communication skills, using various methods to improve interaction and expression, fostering better relationships and social integration.
Our Adaptive Skills Program is dedicated to supporting development and enhancing the quality of life through personalized, evidence-based interventions. By focusing on these core skills, we help individuals gain the independence and confidence needed to thrive in their everyday lives.
Parent Involvement In Our ABA Services
At Strong Beginnings, we believe that parents play a vital role in their child’s progress. We actively encourage parent participation during therapy sessions to foster effective communication and create meaningful learning opportunities. By collaborating closely with our team, parents can learn strategies to support their child’s development both during and outside of therapy.
Parent training is a key part of our program. Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide comprehensive training to help parents understand and apply the techniques and procedures we use in therapy. This empowers parents to reinforce the skills learned during sessions, promoting consistency and growth in their child’s everyday environment.
We view parent participation not only as a requirement, but as a crucial element of our approach. Working together, we can ensure a productive, positive, and personalized experience for every child. Our services are designed to support the children currently enrolled with Strong Beginnings and align with each family’s unique values and goals.
Join us in creating a supportive partnership that fosters meaningful progress and growth for your child.
School Consultations: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School
(Only available at Yuma location)
At Strong Beginnings, we believe in a collaborative approach to education and advocacy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental delays. Our school consultation services aim to empower families and school staff, working together as a village to create the best learning environment for every child.
Our Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) consultants provide training and support to administrators, teachers, and school staff to enhance educational and behavioral services for children currently enrolled with Strong Beginnings. We work closely with families and school teams to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring a consistent, supportive approach to each child’s development.
Our cost-effective consultations are grounded in compassionate evidence-based best practices for assessment, education, and treatment. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each student, classroom, or district, developing highly individualized plans and recommendations. Our goal is to foster staff development and build a strong, collaborative team dedicated to every child’s success.
Our Consultation Services Include:
- Behavior and support plan development and implementation
- District- and school-wide behavioral support strategies
- Educational and behavioral program design
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Service Plan (ISP) support
- Staff training and development
- Collaborative team-building
- Inclusive educational support
- Parent training and empowerment
- Transition support
By empowering families, advocating for children’s needs, and enhancing staff capabilities, we aim to create a holistic support system that fosters growth and success for every child. Let us help your team develop the skills and confidence to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment for students with special needs.
Public Trainings: Promoting Autism Awareness, Safety, and Community Inclusion
(Only available at Yuma location)
At Strong Beginnings, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and understanding community for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays. Our public training programs are designed to bridge the gap between the autism community and the broader public by equipping law enforcement, public agencies, private businesses, and other community organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to interact effectively and compassionately with individuals on the spectrum.
Collaborative Training for Community Inclusion
We believe that creating an inclusive and safe environment for everyone requires a village – a collaborative effort from all members of the community. Our comprehensive training sessions focus on autism awareness, autism sensitivity, and acceptance, enabling participants to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with ASD. Our goal is to empower your team to create a welcoming atmosphere that supports community inclusion and enhances the quality of interactions with children and adults with special needs.
Building Awareness and Preparedness for Safety
Our training sessions emphasize safety and effective communication strategies, preparing your staff to provide respectful and appropriate services to individuals with developmental delays. By increasing awareness and understanding, we help to ensure safer, more supportive environments for everyone. Our programs include practical tools and techniques to recognize, respond to, and respect the diverse needs of people with autism.
Who Can Benefit from Our Public Trainings?
- Law Enforcement: Gain insights into autism sensitivity and safety, learning techniques to effectively communicate and engage with individuals with ASD during public interactions or emergency situations.
- Public Agencies and Private Businesses: Enhance your team’s ability to serve and accommodate customers or clients with developmental disabilities, promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusion.
- Community Organizations: Collaborate to build an inclusive community that values every member, regardless of their developmental profile.
Join Us in Creating an Inclusive Village
By partnering with Strong Beginnings, your organization can play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the autism community and the broader public. Together, we can foster greater acceptance, understanding, and support for individuals with developmental delays. Let’s work together to build a village where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ABA Therapy, and Is It Only for Children with Autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach to understanding and improving human behavior. It focuses on how behavior is influenced by the environment and uses a compassionate and individualized approach to help increase positive behaviors and reduce challenging ones. ABA therapy has been extensively researched and validated over the years, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving communication, social skills, daily living skills, and overall quality of life for individuals with various developmental conditions.
While ABA therapy is most commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can benefit individuals with a range of developmental and behavioral challenges, including but not limited to Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s, Down Syndrome, and other related conditions.
It’s important to note that most insurance providers require an official autism diagnosis for coverage of ABA services. Coverage can vary significantly, so we encourage you to contact us directly to discuss your specific insurance requirements and determine the best plan for your needs.
What Age(s) Do You Work With?
Early intervention program: we work with children varying in ages from 18 months to 8 years.
Adaptive skills program: children enrolled with Strong Beginnings early intervention program can graduate to our adaptive skills program for ages 9-13.
What is the process to get started?
1) Your first step is to contact our office by calling or filling out our contact form.
2) After contacting our office, you will be given an intake form to complete about your child.
3) If using a private funding source (insurance), an Autism diagnosis* has to be present. You will need to have supporting documentation, such as:
-diagnostic report
-referral/script for ABA therapy to obtain authorization for an initial assessment
*Banner health insurance does not require a diagnosis, but does require participants to beenrolled in Health Home for ASD services.
What about payment?
Strong Beginnings accepts the following forms of payment:
- Check
- Debit/Credit Card
- Arizona ESA Debit Card*
- Arizona ESA ClassWallet Vendor payment*
*Subject to enrollment with Arizona ADE ESA.
What to Expect
At Strong Beginnings, the journey starts with a simple phone call. When you reach out to us, we will gather intake information about your child to better understand their unique needs. Afterward, your child will be placed on our waitlist.
The availability of therapy sessions is based on several factors, including your child’s age, diagnosis, requested time slots, staff availability, and other considerations. Once a spot opens that meets your child’s needs, we’ll notify you, and together, we’ll agree on a schedule that works for your family.
Your child becomes an active client at Strong Beginnings once a schedule is confirmed and all necessary documentation is received.
We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s growth and success!
Yuma Arizona’s
Premiere ABA Therapy
Are you ready to explore a compassionate, child-led approach to your child’s success? At Strong Beginnings, we are proud to offer positive and respectful ABA Therapy and Autism Services in Yuma County.
Whether you need ABA Therapy, Parent Training, or School Consultations, contact us today to discover how we can help your child’s skills blossom and grow.